There are 5 ways to get from Montbrison to Retournac by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Montbrison to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Retournactrain Ter
2h 34m€22Drive 58.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Montbrison to Retournaccar 58.2 km
1h 3m€9–13Bus, train
- Take the bus from Diana to Carnot - A.Thierrybus L11
- Take the train from St Etienne Carnot to Retournactrain Ter
2h 46mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Montbrison to Retournactaxi 58.2 km
1h 3m€130–160Bus
- Take the bus from Musée d'Allard to Châteaucreux Gare Routièrebus L11
- Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Retournacbus Autocar
3h 35m
Montbrison to Retournac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montbrison to Retournac is to drive which costs €8 - €13 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Montbrison to Retournac is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €8 - €13.
No, there is no direct bus from Montbrison to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Musée d'Allard and arriving at Retournac via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Montbrison to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Montbrison and arriving at Retournac via St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Montbrison and Retournac is 86 km. The road distance is 58.2 km.
The best way to get from Montbrison to Retournac without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €22.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Montbrison to Retournac, including transfers.
Montbrison to Retournac bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Loire, depart from Musée d'Allard station.
Montbrison to Retournac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Montbrison station.
The best way to get from Montbrison to Retournac is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Montbrison, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Retournac, France?
You can take a train from Montbrison to Retournac via St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Musée d'Allard to Retournac via Châteaucreux Gare Routière and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere in around 3h 35m.
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 Montbrison to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Retournac
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Etienne Carnot to Retournac
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13–19
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Diana to Carnot - A.Thierry
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Loire
Bus from Musée d'Allard to Châteaucreux Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Loire
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Retournac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- €130–160
Taxi Bafisi
- Phone
- +33 4 77 58 80 59
Actions'air Taxi Sarl
- Phone
- +33 4 77 96 18 96
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More Questions & Answers
Montbrison to Retournac bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Loire, arrive at Châteaucreux Gare Routière station.
Montbrison to Retournac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montbrison to Retournac is 58 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Montbrison to Retournac.
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