There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay 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 Amplepuistrain Ter
5h 15m€65–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roannebus 747
7h 56m€38–55Bus via Moulins
- Take the bus from Paris Bercy to Moulins Sur Allierbus 60205
- Take the bus from Moulins to Roannebus 747
7h 31m€61–84Drive 407.7 km
- Drive from Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Laycar 407.7 km
4h 36m€78–112Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train, line 69602 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 Amplepuistrain
- Take the bus from Salle D. Pierrefeu to Europebus
6h 51m€136–339Train via Vichy
- Take the train from Paris Bercy to Vichytrain Intercités
- Take the train from Vichy to Roannetrain Ter
6h 56m€83–132Fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
- 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
6h 57m€218–659
Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay. However, there are services departing from Paris Bercy and arriving at Europe via Moulins and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Amplepuis via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Paris and Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay is 505 km. The road distance is 407.7 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay, including transfers.
Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Paris Bercy station.
Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Moulins, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay, France?
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to La Verpillere via Lyon Part Dieu, Amplepuis, and Salle D. Pierrefeu in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Bercy to Europe via Moulins Sur Allier, Moulins, and Gare Routiere in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–310
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Amplepuis
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Amplepuis
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Bercy to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Paris Bercy to Moulins Sur Allier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Moulins to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Salle D. Pierrefeu to Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Moulins Sur Allier station.
Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Paris to Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay.
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