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Compare train and bus 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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m 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 |
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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 $1 (€0.90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Roanne costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Roanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
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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.
7:10 AM1h15Lyon8:25 AMRoanne$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:10 AM1h15Lyon8:25 AMRoanne$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:10 AM1h15Lyon8:25 AMRoanne$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:30 PM1h55Lyon10:25 PMRoanne$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Roanne:
A bus is $1 (€0.90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Roanne costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Roanne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
- 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 train and bus 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 SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Roanne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus, SNCF Bus to go to Roanne by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus, SNCF Bus.
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