Saint-Étienne to Roanne by train

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Overview: trains from Saint-Étienne to Roanne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Saint-Étienne to Roanne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:53 View journey
Last train 20:55 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 71
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey €14.28 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 9m
Train operators 3

Taking the train from Saint-Étienne to Roanne

So you’re considering going from Saint-Étienne to Roanne by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Saint-Étienne to Roanne

Getting from Saint-Étienne to Roanne by rail typically costs €14.28, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Saint-Étienne to Roanne daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Roanne on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 27 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:53: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:54: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:23: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:55: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 13 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Saint-Étienne to Roanne

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 5 minutes, travelling a total distance of 71 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Saint-Étienne to Roanne?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 7 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Additional information on train travel from Saint-Étienne to Roanne

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Roanne city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Saint-Étienne to Roanne

Want to know more about your journey from Saint-Étienne to Roanne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Saint-Étienne and Roanne by train is 71 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.