There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Forez by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, or tram
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
- Take the train from Roanne to Feurstrain Ter
4h 54m€94–190Bus via Lyon
cheapest- 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 43m€34–70Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roannebus 747
8h 35m€41–62Drive 435.1 km
- Drive from Paris to Forezcar 435.1 km
4h 59m€70–101Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train, tram, bus
- 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 tram from Chateaucreux to Hopital Nordtram
- Take the bus from CHU Saint-Etienne to Rd1082bus
6h 40m€137–350Train via Nevers
- Take the train from Paris Bercy to Neverstrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nevers to Roannetrain Intercités / ...
6h 43m€81–137Fly 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 43m€262–816
Paris to Forez by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Forez is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Forez is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €90 - €190.
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 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Forez. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Feurs via Lyon Part Dieu and Roanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
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 4h 54m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 4h 54m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Forez, France?
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Forez via Lyon Part Dieu, Roanne, and Feurs in around 4h 54m. 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 20m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–310
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–750
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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 4h 59m to drive from Paris to Forez.
There are 319+ hotels available in Forez.







