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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
€8
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Buses per day
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 €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 2 buses that leave Paray-le-Monial for Roanne on Wed, Aug 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 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 Wed, Aug 26 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paray-le-Monial to Roanne 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paray-le-Monial to Roanne:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paray-le-Monial to Roanne costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Roanne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 1h 3m versus 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by SNCF | Autocar, SNCF Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:19AM | Arrival Time 09:21AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:49AM | Arrival Time 09:51AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:19AM | Arrival Time 10:21AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:19AM | Arrival Time 11:21AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:19PM | Arrival Time 01:21PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:19PM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 04:19PM | Arrival Time 05:21PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 05:19PM | Arrival Time 06:21PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 06:19PM | Arrival Time 07:21PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:19PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:19PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:24PM | Arrival Time 10:23PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:24PM | Arrival Time 12:23AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
The table below shows live departures for Paray-le-Monial to Roanne buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59749 | 4:19 PM Paray-le-Monial station | 1h07 | 5:26 PM Roanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
59751 | 6:19 PM Paray-le-Monial station | 1h02 | 7:21 PM Roanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
59755 | 8:19 PM Paray-le-Monial station | 1h01 | 9:20 PM Roanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
59759 | 11:24 PM Paray-le-Monial station | 0h59 | 12:23 AM Roanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
![]() | 8:19 AM Paray-le-Monial | 1h02 | 9:21 AM Roanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:19 AM Paray-le-Monial | 1h02 | 10:21 AM Roanne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paray-le-Monial to Roanne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 9 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 1h 2m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 2m |
First bus 4:45 AM |
Last bus 11:24 PM |
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Discover the best of Roanne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Roanne trip today.
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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