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Musée Joseph-Déchelette
Main local museum covering fine arts, archaeology, and regional history in a historic setting near the city center.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
Kč205
Average ticket price on Oct 10
Kč219
Fastest journey on Oct 10
1 h 2 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
1 h 2 m
Buses on Oct 10
2
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paray-le-Monial to Roanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paray-le-Monial to Roanne will cost around Kč219 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč205.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 2 buses from Paray-le-Monial to Roanne, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 the slowest buses will take 1 h 2 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.




Buses from Paray-le-Monial to Roanne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at Kč203 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 23:24. The fastest bus covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč203 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 59m |
First bus 4:45 AM |
Last bus 11:24 PM |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč84 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:19AM | Arrival Time 09:21AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price Kč208 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:49AM | Arrival Time 09:51AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč208 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:19AM | Arrival Time 10:21AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price Kč203 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:19AM | Arrival Time 11:21AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price Kč208 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč84 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:19PM | Arrival Time 01:21PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč233 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:19PM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč205 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč104 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:19PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Kč678 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč84 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 04:19PM | Arrival Time 05:21PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price Kč208 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč78 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 05:19PM | Arrival Time 06:21PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price Kč122 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 06:19PM | Arrival Time 07:21PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price Kč208 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč104 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:19PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price Kč224 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč57 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:19PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price Kč208 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč78 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:24PM | Arrival Time 12:23AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price Kč208 |
The table below shows live departures for Paray-le-Monial to Roanne buses for tomorrow, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:19 PM Paray-le-Monial | 1h02 | 1:21 PM Roanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:19 PM Paray-le-Monial | 1h02 | 2:21 PM Roanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Main local museum covering fine arts, archaeology, and regional history in a historic setting near the city center.
Contemporary art center presenting changing exhibitions, installations, and events in a modern cultural space in Roanne.
Interpretive heritage venue focused on the Loire and canal environment, useful for understanding Roanne's river identity.
Main central square framed by shops and civic buildings, ideal for people-watching and getting oriented in Roanne.
Waterside marina district with promenades, boats, and relaxed views, especially pleasant for evening walks.
Pleasant riverside path along the Loire, suitable for walking and cycling with open views over the water.
Slow-cooked beef braised in Côte Roannaise red wine with onions and aromatics. A hearty regional classic tied to local vineyards and family cooking.
Creamy cow's milk cheese from the Monts du Forez, often served runny with bread or potatoes. It is one of the Loire area's best-known traditional specialties.
Small pink praline brioche from nearby Saint-Genix, popular across the wider Rhône-Alpes region. Sweet, buttery, and festive, it is a classic local treat.
Legendary three-Michelin-star house by the Troisgros family. Contemporary French cuisine in an exceptional setting, worth booking far ahead.
Historic brasserie in central Roanne linked to the Troisgros name. Classic dishes, seafood, and polished service in an elegant but accessible setting.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant known for regional French cooking and a warm, refined atmosphere. A solid choice for local flavors in Roanne.
Roanne is moderate for France, with reasonable hotels, affordable bistros, and low local transport costs versus larger French tourist cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change for cafes; taxis may be rounded up.
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