The cheapest and fastest trains from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 19 trains that leave St-Étienne Châteaucreux for Lyon Part Dieu on Sun, May 10, 19 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 50 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Sun, May 10 the slowest trains will take 46 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.
88686911:20 AM0h46St-Étienne Châteaucreux12:06 PMLyon Part Dieu$181One-way0 transfers
8868712:20 PM0h46St-Étienne Châteaucreux3:06 PMLyon Part Dieu$181One-way0 transfers
8868638:20 AM0h46St-Étienne Châteaucreux9:06 AMLyon Part Dieu$181One-way0 transfers
88682312:20 PM0h46St-Étienne Châteaucreux1:06 PMLyon Part Dieu$181One-way0 transfers
8868271:20 PM0h46St-Étienne Châteaucreux2:06 PMLyon Part Dieu$181One-way0 transfers
669412:12 PM0h42St-Étienne Châteaucreux12:54 PMLyon Part Dieu$311One-way0 transfers
88686911:20 AM0h46St-Étienne Châteaucreux12:06 PMLyon Part Dieu$181One-way0 transfers
8868712:20 PM0h46St-Étienne Châteaucreux3:06 PMLyon Part Dieu$181One-way0 transfers
8868638:20 AM0h46St-Étienne Châteaucreux9:06 AMLyon Part Dieu$181One-way0 transfers
88682312:20 PM0h46St-Étienne Châteaucreux1:06 PMLyon Part Dieu$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Lyon Part Dieu take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (45m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $14 (€11) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu train times
The table below shows live departures for St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
886823 | On time 12:20 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 1:06 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886827 | 1:20 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 2:06 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886871 | 2:20 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 3:06 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886837 | 3:20 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 4:06 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 10 | |||||
886863 | 8:20 AM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 9:06 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886865 | 9:20 AM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 10:06 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886867 | 10:20 AM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 11:06 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886869 | 11:20 AM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 12:06 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
6694 | 12:12 PM St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h42 | 12:54 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
Trains from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu run on average 7 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 46m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 9:20 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF trains will get you between St-Étienne Châteaucreux and Lyon Part Dieu from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu 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 Lyon Part Dieu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- 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
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
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