There are 5 ways to get from Paray-le-Monial to Ars by train, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Paray Le Monial to Moulins Sur Alliertrain Ter
- Take the train from Moulins Sur Allier to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus 259
5h 49m€62–97Drive 201.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Paray-le-Monial to Arscar 201.2 km
2h 6m€33–47Train
- Take the train from Paray Le Monial to Moulins Sur Alliertrain Ter
- Take the train from Moulins Sur Allier to Riom Chatel Guyontrain Ter
- Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Montlucon - Ville to Busseau-Sur-Creusetrain Ter
6h 59m€95–150Bus
- Take the bus from Paray Le Monial to Moulins Sur Allierbus
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routierebus B01
- Take the bus from Gare S.N.C.F to Létrieix Basculebus 258
6h 9m€57–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from Paray Le Monial to Roanne Gare Routierebus
- Take the train from Roanne to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus 259
6h 26m€65–97
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paray-le-Monial to Ars is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Paray-le-Monial to Ars is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Paray-le-Monial to Ars. However, there are services departing from Paray Le Monial and arriving at Létrieix Bascule via Gare SNCF and Gare S.N.C.F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Paray-le-Monial to Ars. However, there are services departing from Paray Le Monial and arriving at Busseau-Sur-Creuse via Moulins Sur Allier, Riom Chatel Guyon and Montlucon - Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Paray-le-Monial and Ars is 275 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.
The best way to get from Paray-le-Monial to Ars without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 49m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Paray-le-Monial to Ars, including transfers.
Paray-le-Monial to Ars bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Paray Le Monial station.
Paray-le-Monial to Ars train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Paray Le Monial station.
The best way to get from Paray-le-Monial to Ars is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Paray-le-Monial, France and Ars, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Paray Le Monial to Ars via Moulins Sur Allier, Riom Chatel Guyon, Montlucon - Ville, and Busseau-Sur-Creuse in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paray Le Monial to Ars via Moulins Sur Allier, Gare SNCF, Gare Routiere, Gare S.N.C.F, and Létrieix Bascule in around 6h 9m.
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 Paray Le Monial to Moulins Sur Allier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Moulins Sur Allier to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paray Le Monial to Moulins Sur Allier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Moulins Sur Allier to Riom Chatel Guyon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montlucon - Ville to Busseau-Sur-Creuse
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Roanne to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare S.N.C.F to Létrieix Bascule
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Paray-le-Monial to Ars bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Moulins Sur Allier station.
Paray-le-Monial to Ars train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Moulins Sur Allier station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paray-le-Monial to Ars is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Paray-le-Monial to Ars.
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