What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Roanne?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Roanne is to bus which costs €25 - €80 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Roanne?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Roanne is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Roanne?

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 2m.

How far is it from Geneva to Roanne?

The distance between Geneva and Roanne is 255 km. The road distance is 227.2 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Roanne without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Roanne without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €35 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Roanne?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Geneva to Roanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Roanne train from?

Geneva to Roanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Geneve station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Roanne?

The best way to get from Geneva to Roanne is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €80 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Geneva to Roanne train arrive?

Geneva to Roanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Roanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Roanne is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Geneva to Roanne.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Roanne?

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Where can I stay near Roanne?

There are 448+ hotels available in Roanne.

Geneva to Roanne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Geneva to Roanne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter / ...
4h 2m
€38–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Roanne Gare Routierebus Autocar
5h 12m
€26–77
Drive 227.2 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Roannecar 227.2 km
2h 39m
€39–56

Geneva to Roanne by train

5Weekly Trains

4h 2mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 254.7 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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 2m. 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 12m.

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