There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Roanne by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Roannetrain Ter / ...
4h 20m€25–66Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter / ...
4h 23m€41–102Drive 227.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Roannecar 227.2 km
2h 39m€40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus Kyiv-Lyon
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Roanne Gare Routierebus Autocar
4h 46mTrain via Bellegarde
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter / ...
4h 59m€41–135
Geneva to Roanne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Roanne is to bus and train which costs €24 - €70 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Roanne is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Roanne. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Roanne Gare Routiere via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Roanne. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Roanne via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Geneva and Roanne is 249 km. The road distance is 227.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Roanne without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 20m and costs €24 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Geneva to Roanne, including transfers.
Geneva to Roanne bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Roanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Roanne is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Roanne via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Roanne Gare Routiere via Lyon and Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere in around 4h 46m.
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 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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €26–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €20–30
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €50–70
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- 1st Class
- €45–60
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- support@pavluks-trans.com
- Website
- pavluks-trans.com
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/tickets/kyiv/goettingen?sort_by=departure&order_by=ASC&page=1
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Roanne Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Roanne bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Lyon station.
Geneva to Roanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Roanne is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Geneva to Roanne.
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