How to travel from Lyon to Roanne

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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

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€11

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1h 42m

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1h 12m

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1h 58m

Average total duration

1h 28m

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from Lyon to Roanne

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.

TER886606
10:08AM1h18
Lyon Part Dieu
11:26AMRoanne station
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SNCF Intercités4502
09:34AM1h04
Lyon Part Dieu
10:38AMRoanne station
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SNCF Intercités4502
09:34AM1h04
Lyon Part Dieu
10:38AMRoanne station
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TER875734
11:34AM1h07
Lyon Part Dieu
12:41PMRoanne station
$271One-way
0 transfers
SNCF Intercités4504
12:04PM1h05
Lyon Part Dieu
01:09PMRoanne station
$241One-way
0 transfers
TER886610
12:08PM1h18
Lyon Part Dieu
01:26PMRoanne station
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Roanne

Travel to Roanne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Roanne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Roanne including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Roanne is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Roanne is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Roanne take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 15m.

The distance from Lyon to Roanne is approximately 42 miles (68 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Roanne is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Roanne:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Roanne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Roanne with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus, SNCF Bus.
  • 13 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités, SNCF.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Roanne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Saint-Étienne, Marcigny, Lyon Part Dieu, Clermont-Ferrand. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Roanne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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