The average train between Chamonix and Roanne takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chamonix to Roanne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Chamonix and Roanne. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Roanne at 12:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 15m • 2 changes

6h 48m • 2 changes

5h 36m • 2 changes

5h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chamonix to Roanne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Roanne. However, there are services departing from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station and arriving at Roanne station via Lyon Part Dieu station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Chamonix to Roanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Chamonix to Roanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Roanne station.
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The distance between Chamonix and Roanne is 217.1 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Roanne via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 55m.