There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Forez by train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter / ...
5h 41m€76–197Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roannebus 747
8h 40m€38–63Drive 435.1 km
- Drive from Paris to Forezcar 435.1 km
5h 2m€68–99Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- 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 St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Balbignytrain
6h 54m€148–358Train via Nevers
- Take the train from Paris Bercy to Neverstrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nevers to Roannetrain Intercités / ...
6h 40m€79–158Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 22m€39–84Fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train, bus
- 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
- Take the train from Roanne to Balbignytrain
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Rd1082bus
7h 41m€362–722
Paris to Forez by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Forez is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Forez is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Forez. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Rd1082 via Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Forez. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Balbigny via Lyon Part Dieu and Roanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Paris and Forez is 567 km. The road distance is 435.1 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Forez without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €75 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Paris to Forez, including transfers.
Paris to Forez bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Forez train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Forez is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Forez, France?
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Rd1082 via Lyon Part Dieu, Roanne, Balbigny, and Gare Routiere in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roanne 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €60–350
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–850
- 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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- 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
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- 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 Balbigny
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Bercy to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Roanne to Balbigny
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Rd1082
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Forez bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roanne station.
Paris to Forez train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Forez is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Paris to Forez.
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