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Compare bus and train for Lyon to Roanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Roanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Rp11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Rp11, while a train costs an average of Rp19.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Rp19 Average price | Rp11 Average price Cheapest | Rp19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Roanne:
A bus is Rp7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Roanne costing on average Rp19.
Other travel options to Roanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
Tickets start at around Rp19 compared to roughly Rp19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Rp0.82. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Roanne
How to get from Lyon to Roanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Roanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM0h40Lyon7:40 AMRoanneRp21One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:00 AM0h40Lyon7:40 AMRoanneRp21One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:00 PM0h30Lyon5:30 PMRoanneRp31One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:30 AM0h30Lyon8:00 AMRoanneRp41One-way0 transfers
- 7:20 PM1h00Lyon8:20 PMRoanneRp41One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM1h00Lyon6:30 PMRoanneRp41One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Roanne:
A bus is Rp7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Roanne costing on average Rp19.
Other travel options to Roanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Roanne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Roanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Roanne, Rue Pierre Semard (Gare).
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités to go to Roanne by train.
- Travel with SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus to go to Roanne by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités.
- 1 direct buses per day with SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus.
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