Montpellier to Saint-Étienne by train
Saint-Étienne lies 207 km (128 mi) north of Montpellier, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 15 min at the speeds typical of France rail, over roughly 252 km (157 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Montpellier | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 248,252 | 176,280 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 529 m (1,736 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Montpellier-Saint-Roch railway station, Montpellier Sud de France station | Gare de Saint-Étienne-Châteaucreux, Gare de Saint-Étienne-La Terrasse, Gare de Saint-Etienne-Bellevue |
| Postal codes | 34000–34967 CEDEX 2 | 42000–42969 CEDEX 9 |
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Common questions
How far is Saint-Étienne from Montpellier?
207 km (128 mi) in a straight line, north of Montpellier; by road roughly 252 km (157 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montpellier to Saint-Étienne by train?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montpellier and Saint-Étienne?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.