There are 3 ways to get from Grenoble to Roanne by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter / ...
3h 13m€39–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyonbus S1777 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Roannebus 747
3h 40m€14–24Drive 184 km
- Drive from Grenoble to Roannecar 184 km
2h 14m€30–43
Grenoble to Roanne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Roanne is to bus which costs €14 - €24 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Roanne is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble to Roanne. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Roanne via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Roanne. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Roanne via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Grenoble and Roanne is 224 km. The road distance is 184 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Roanne without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Grenoble to Roanne, including transfers.
Grenoble to Roanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grenoble station.
Grenoble to Roanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Roanne is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €24 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Grenoble to Roanne via Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grenoble to Roanne via Lyon in around 3h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grenoble to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Grenoble to Roanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Grenoble 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 Grenoble to Roanne is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Grenoble to Roanne.
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