There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Roanne by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter
6h 46m€82–284Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Roannetrain Ter
12h 8m€75–122Drive 560.9 km
- Drive from Caen to Roannecar 560.9 km
6h 52m€88–127Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CFR - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
5h 38m€151–381Train via Tours
- Take the train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain K39
- Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Roannetrain 121A / ...
7h 30m€105–235Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane CDG - CFE
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Roannetrain
7h 31m€227–704Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
7h 53m€163–359
Caen to Roanne by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Roanne is to bus and train which costs €75 - €130 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Roanne is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs €150 - €390.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Roanne. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Roanne via Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare De Lyon and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Caen and Roanne is 763 km. The road distance is 560.9 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Roanne without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €80 - €290.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Caen to Roanne, including transfers.
Caen to Roanne train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Roanne train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Roanne is 561 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Caen to Roanne.
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What companies run services between Caen, France and Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Roanne via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 46m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–420
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–700
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–90
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €15–23
- Rail 1st Class
- €24–35
Train from Lyon Perrache to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €16–24
- Rail 1st Class
- €25–40
Train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- Rail 1st Class
- €65–100
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €60–95
- Rail 1st Class
- €95–140
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €21–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–50
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €70–95
- 1st Class
- €100–130
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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