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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 prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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€16 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Lyon to Roanne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Roanne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Roanne:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Roanne costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Roanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 5 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, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Roanne, Rue Pierre Semard (Gare).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus, SNCF Bus to go to Roanne by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités, SNCF to go to Roanne by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus, SNCF Bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités, SNCF.
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