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Compare bus and train for Roanne to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roanne to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Rp13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. 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 Rp13, while a train costs an average of Rp19.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Rp19 Average price | Rp13 Average price Cheapest | Rp19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m 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 |
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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 Roanne to Lyon:
A bus is Rp7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roanne to Lyon costing on average Rp19.
Other travel options to Lyon 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 Rp-0.05. The journey takes 1h 18m 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 Roanne to Lyon
How to get from Roanne to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Roanne to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:50 PM1h15Roanne, Rue Pierre Semard (Gare)6:05 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)Rp101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:50 PM1h15Roanne, Rue Pierre Semard (Gare)6:05 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)Rp101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
44068:22 PM1h04Roanne station9:26 PMLyon Part DieuRp151One-way0 transfers
Other options
44045:22 PM1h04Roanne station6:26 PMLyon Part DieuRp191One-way0 transfers
8866192:50 PM1h26Roanne station4:16 PMGare de Lyon-VaiseRp211One-way0 transfers
8896756:50 PM1h26Roanne station8:16 PMGare de Lyon-VaiseRp211One-way0 transfers
304517:45 PM2h15Roanne10:00 PMLyonRp151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Roanne to Lyon:
A bus is Rp7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roanne to Lyon costing on average Rp19.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Roanne and Lyon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Roanne station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Roanne, Rue Pierre Semard (Gare) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 11 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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