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Compare train and flight for Nantes to Roanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Roanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a bus costs an average of $107.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Nantes to Roanne:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Roanne costing on average $96 (€76).
A train is $48 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nantes to Roanne costing on average $123 (€98).
Other travel options to Roanne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
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How to get from Nantes to Roanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nantes to Roanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:55 PM14h15Nantes6:10 AMRoanne$1371One-way0 transfers
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3:55 PM14h15Nantes6:10 AMRoanne$1371One-way0 transfers
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3:55 PM14h15Nantes6:10 AMRoanne$1371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Roanne:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Roanne costing on average $96 (€76).
A train is $48 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nantes to Roanne costing on average $123 (€98).
Other travel options to Roanne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Roanne as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Roanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Roanne, Rue Pierre Semard (Gare).
- Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF to go to Roanne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Roanne by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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