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Train Saint-Etienne Lille

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Train timetable info Saint-Etienne-Lille

Travel by train from Saint-Etienne to Lille. 15 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Saint-Etienne at 5h 20m and the last at 17h 50m, allowing you to cover the 717 km distance in as little as 4h 07m. Tickets are available from 40€ (1).

Best prices Saint-Etienne-Lille

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Tuesday 7 July July
44 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 8
44 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Thursday 9
44 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 10
94 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 11
92 € (1) TER
TER
Sunday 12
Monday 13
50 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 14
Wednesday 15
50 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Thursday 16
Friday 17
54 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 18
Sunday 19
82 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Monday 20
Tuesday 21
40 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Wednesday 22
Thursday 23
40 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Friday 24
44 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 25
Sunday 26
Monday 27
Tuesday 28
40 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Wednesday 29
Thursday 30
Friday 31
88 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 1st August

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Sunday 2

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Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Saint-Etienne Lille

How much does a train ticket from Saint-Etienne to Lille cost?

Travel smart: by booking your train ticket in advance, you can benefit from the best fares. Prices vary depending on the time and date of departure. Consider booking as early as possible to save money. In the "Low Prices" section, you can create an alert to stay informed about our best deals.

How long does a journey on a train from Saint-Etienne to Lille take?

By train, allow an average of 4h 43m to complete the Saint-Etienne to Lille journey.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Saint-Etienne to Lille?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Saint-Etienne to Lille in 4h 07m.

How many trains run from Saint-Etienne to Lille each day?

You can choose from 15 trains per day to travel from Saint-Etienne to Lille.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Saint-Etienne and Lille?

It is possible to travel between Saint-Etienne and Lille on Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Saint-Etienne and Lille by train?

The rail connection between Saint-Etienne and Lille is approximately 717 km.

What time is the first train from Saint-Etienne to Lille?

The first Saint-Etienne to Lille train departs at 5h 20m.

What time is the last train from Saint-Etienne to Lille?

The last train departs Saint-Etienne at 17h 50m.

To leave Saint-Etienne, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: SAINT-ETIENNE CHATEAUCREUX.

At Lille, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: LILLE FLANDRES, LILLE EUROPE.

Which train companies operate trains from Saint-Etienne to Lille?

Journeys from Saint-Etienne to Lille are operated by OUIGO, TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on an OUIGO train, feel free to bring your pet. Good news: OUIGO offers a fixed fare of 10 euros for all animals, regardless of their weight. If your pet weighs less than 6 kg, it must be transported in a container no larger than 55 x 35 x 25 cm. If your pet weighs more than 6 kg, it must be on a lead and wear a muzzle.

If you make this journey on TGV INOUI, you can travel with your bike for just 10 euros. Select this option when booking. Your bike must be stored in a dedicated space on the train.

If you travel frequently on TER, discover TER subscriptions and enjoy discounts for travel in each region (excluding Île-de-France). Subscribe in just a few clicks via SNCF Connect.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Saint-Etienne to Lille?

The price of a Saint-Etienne – Lille train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Saint-Etienne to Lille thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Saint-Etienne to Lille.

Price of a Saint-Etienne – Lille Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Saint-Etienne to Lille, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Saint-Etienne to Lille with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Saint-Etienne to Lille at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Saint-Etienne – Lille

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Saint-Etienne – Lille Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Saint-Etienne to Lille. For last-minute train tickets from Saint-Etienne to Lille, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Saint-Etienne to Lille and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lille on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Saint-Etienne - Lille

If you're travelling from Saint-Etienne to Lille, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Saint-Etienne to Lille with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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Classes of rail companies serving Saint-Etienne - Lille

To travel from Saint-Etienne to Lille, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Saint-Etienne to Lille by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Saint-Etienne - Lille

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Saint-Etienne to Lille route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

  • Free dedicated bike area

    You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)

  • PRM access

    TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility

  • Refundable up to the day before departure

    All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.

  • Plenty of space for your luggage

    Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

Train timetables Saint-Etienne-Lille Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 20m 10h 40m 5h 20m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86801
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 24 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5380 - TGV INOUI 5351
  • Massy Tgv
  • 23 min
  • Massy Tgv
    TGV INOUI 5260
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Flandres
6h 39m 11h 17m 4h 38m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TGV INOUI 6692
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 45 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7025
  • Lille Flandres
7h 20m 11h 27m 4h 07m TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86809
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 21 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12554 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9854
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe
7h 34m 12h 20m 4h 46m TER, OUIGO
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86259
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Givors Canal
  • Grigny Le Sablon
  • Vernaison
  • Irigny Yvours
  • Pierre-Benite
  • Oullins
  • Lyon Perrache
  • 35 min
  • Lyon Perrache
    OUIGO 7818
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Flandres
8h 50m 14h 18m 5h 28m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86813
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 28 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6612
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h07
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7037
  • Lille Flandres
9h 50m 14h 24m 4h 34m TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86815
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 24 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12562 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9862
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Arras
  • Lille Europe
12h 12m 16h 48m 4h 36m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TGV INOUI 6694
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 45 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7047
  • Lille Flandres
12h 50m 16h 59m 4h 09m TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86825
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 24 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12566 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9866
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe
13h 50m 19h 07m 5h 17m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86829
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 28 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6622
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 52 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7581
  • Arras
  • Lille Europe
14h 20m 19h 18m 4h 58m TER, OUIGO, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86871
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 32 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    OUIGO 7804
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 41 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7065
  • Lille Flandres
14h 50m 19h 38m 4h 48m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86833
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 24 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5192
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • 44 min
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    TGV INOUI 5288
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe
14h 50m 19h 44m 4h 54m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86833
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 24 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5192
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Arras
  • Douai
  • Lille Flandres
15h 50m 19h 58m 4h 08m TER, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86839
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 24 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9868 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9864
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe
16h 46m 21h 40m 4h 54m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TGV INOUI 6696
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 51 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7591
  • Arras
  • Lille Europe
17h 50m 21h 58m 4h 08m TER, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86849
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 25 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9882 - TGV INOUI 5182
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe