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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday 18 May
Tuesday 19
Wednesday 20
Thursday 21
Saturday 23 May
95 € (1) AUTOCAR
AUTOCAR
Sunday 24
71 € (1) AUTOCAR
AUTOCAR
Monday 25
60 € (1) AUTOCAR
AUTOCAR
Tuesday 26
58 € (1) TER
TER
Wednesday 27
44 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Thursday 28
61 € (1) TER
TER
Friday 29
61 € (1) TER
TER
Saturday 30
95 € (1) TER
TER
Sunday 31
61 € (1) TER
TER
Monday 1st June June
40 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Tuesday 2
Wednesday 3
58 € (1) TER
TER
Thursday 4
Friday 5
55 € (1) TER
TER
Saturday 6
66 € (1) TER
TER
Sunday 7
67 € (1) TER
TER
Monday 8
52 € (1) TER
TER
Tuesday 9
46 € (1) TER
TER
Wednesday 10
Thursday 11
50 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 12
52 € (1) TER
TER
Saturday 13
66 € (1) TER
TER
Sunday 14
79 € (1) LYRIA
LYRIA

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 Marseille

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

Get the best fares by booking your train ticket in advance. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The Saint-Etienne to Marseille journey takes just 3h 57m on average.

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

The fastest train between Saint-Etienne and Marseille completes the journey in 3h 26m.

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

Daily, 7 trains run on the Saint-Etienne to Marseille journey.

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

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Saint-Etienne and Marseille.

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

Depart from Saint-Etienne on the first train at 5h 50m.

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

If you want to take your time, you can take the last train at 17h 50m.

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

This page presents a list of trains departing from: SAINT-ETIENNE-CHATEAUCREUX GARE ROUTIERE.

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

This page lists trains arriving at: MARSEILLE BLANCARDE, MARSEILLE SAINT-CHARLES.

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

Journeys from Saint-Etienne to Marseille are operated by OUIGO, TER, TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI Brussels, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation.

What services are offered on board?

Travel with OUIGO in peace and comfort. With OUIGO ESSENTIEL, you can enjoy a solo, quiet seat for 7 euros extra. With OUIGO PLUS, you can choose your seat anywhere on the train.

If you travel on TGV INOUI with young children, enjoy the nursery area and its changing table. You can also warm bottles in the bar carriage.

Thanks to TGV Lyria, small pets can travel in a container with a maximum size of 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm, with a ticket at a fixed price of 10 euros. Alternatively, you can travel with your dog on a lead and muzzled for 20 euros. Assistance dogs for disabled or blind passengers can travel free on international journeys.

Cyclists are welcome on our TER trains! Travel for free with your bike on most TER services, subject to space availability. Certain bike reservation rules apply in some regions and at specific times or on certain days.

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

The price of a Saint-Etienne – Marseille 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 Marseille 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 Marseille.

Price of a Saint-Etienne – Marseille Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Saint-Etienne to Marseille, 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 Marseille 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 Marseille at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Saint-Etienne – Marseille

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Saint-Etienne to Marseille throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Saint-Etienne – Marseille Train

The best way to pay less for your Saint-Etienne to Marseille train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Saint-Etienne to Marseille, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Saint-Etienne to Marseille and alternative routes

For your journey to Marseille, if a direct train is available from Saint-Etienne, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Companies serving Saint-Etienne - Marseille

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

TER

Travel from Saint-Etienne to Marseille 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 - Marseille

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

TER

Travel from Saint-Etienne to Marseille 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 - Marseille

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Saint-Etienne to Marseille 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-Marseille Saturday 23 May 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 50m 10h 09m 4h 19m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne-Chateaucreux Gare Routiere
    TER 5023
  • Givors Ville
  • 12 min
  • Givors Ville
    TER 86805
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 1h00
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6805
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Blancarde
8h 50m 12h 16m 3h 26m TER, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne-Chateaucreux Gare Routiere
    TER 5051 - TER 5053
  • Givors Ville
  • 10 min
  • Givors Ville
    TER 86865
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 24 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV Lyria 9756
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
9h 50m 13h 27m 3h 37m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne-Chateaucreux Gare Routiere
    TER 5061 - TER 5063
  • Givors Ville
  • 12 min
  • Givors Ville
    TER 86867
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 32 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5332
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
10h 50m 15h 05m 4h 15m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne-Chateaucreux Gare Routiere
    TER 5071 - TER 5073
  • Givors Ville
  • 12 min
  • Givors Ville
    TER 86869
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 1h03
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 9877
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
11h 50m 15h 52m 4h 02m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne-Chateaucreux Gare Routiere
    TER 5081 - TER 5083
  • Givors Ville
  • 12 min
  • Givors Ville
    TER 86823
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 41 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6813
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Blancarde
14h 50m 18h 47m 3h 57m TER, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne-Chateaucreux Gare Routiere
    TER 5113 - TER 5115 - TER 5117
  • Givors Ville
  • 13 min
  • Givors Ville
    TER 86837
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 59 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9830
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
17h 50m 21h 49m 3h 59m TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne-Chateaucreux Gare Routiere
    TER 5149 - TER 5151 - TER 5153
  • Givors Ville
  • 12 min
  • Givors Ville
    TER 86851
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 1h00
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération 9580
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles