The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 12 trains that leave Paris Gare du Nord for St-Étienne Châteaucreux on Sun, May 10, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 10 the direct trains cover the 412 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
On Sun, May 10 the slowest trains will take 3 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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8862199:00 AM3h26Paris Gare de Lyon12:26 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$1061One-way1 transfer
6609+
88672210:00 AM3h40Paris Gare de Lyon1:40 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$1171One-way1 transfer
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4050079:00 PM3h24Paris Gare de Lyon12:24 AMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$1311One-way1 transfer
6613+
88672811:50 AM3h50Paris Gare de Lyon3:40 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$1361One-way1 transfer
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8867341:52 PM3h48Paris Gare de Lyon5:40 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$1361One-way1 transfer
66875:00 PM2h48Paris Gare de Lyon7:48 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$1581One-way0 transfers
66897:00 PM2h48Paris Gare de Lyon9:48 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$1511One-way0 transfers
668512:52 PM2h56Paris Gare de Lyon3:48 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$1371One-way0 transfers
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8867485:50 PM3h20Paris Gare de Lyon9:10 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$1621One-way1 transfer
6633+
4050079:00 PM3h24Paris Gare de Lyon12:24 AMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$1311One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux costing on average $87 (€69).
A bus is $132 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux costing on average $169 (€134).
Other travel options to St-Étienne Châteaucreux take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Flight takes on average 7h 32m.
The journey is about 2h 53m faster (2h 57m by train vs 5h 50m by car) and roughly $62 (€49) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($87 (€69) vs $149 (€118)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux trains for today, Saturday, May 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h48 | 2:48 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:59 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h49 | 6:48 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3h20 | 8:10 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2h48 | 8:48 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 10 | |||||
6607+ 886219 | 9:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h26 | 12:26 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 1 transfer | |
6609+ 886722 | 10:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h40 | 1:40 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 1 transfer | |
6611+ 886223 | 11:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h26 | 2:26 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 1 transfer | |
6613+ 886728 | 11:50 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h50 | 3:40 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux
Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:59, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 256 miles (412 km) distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 256 miles (412 km) |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 7:59 AM |
Last train 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris Gare du Nord and St-Étienne Châteaucreux from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St-Étienne Châteaucreux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris Gare du Nord to St-Étienne Châteaucreux
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- 4:45 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Friday
- 4:45 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday
- 5:15 AM - 12:00 AM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue Esplanade de France.
- Le Bistrot de Paris
- La Loco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- ibis Styles Saint Étienne Gare Châteaucreux
- Novotel Saint-Étienne Centre Gare
- Located in the main hall
- 70 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and TGV trains
- Hall 2: access to tramway and bus connections
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- Bus: Several lines available
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