There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Roanne by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter / ...
4h 33m€38–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Roanne Gare Routierebus Autocar
5h 13m€27–75Drive 227.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Roannecar 227.2 km
2h 39m€39–56Fly, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
3h 31m€135–242
Geneva to Roanne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Roanne is to bus which costs €26 - €75 and takes 5h 13m.
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 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 33m.
The distance between Geneva and Roanne is 255 km. The road distance is 227.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Roanne without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €35 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Geneva to Roanne, including transfers.
Geneva to Roanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Roanne is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €75 and takes 5h 13m.
Geneva to Roanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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.
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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Roanne Gare Routiere via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Lyon Perrache, Lyon Part Dieu, and Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere in around 5h 13m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–410
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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 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
- €55–70
- 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
- €9–16
- 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
- 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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