What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Roanne?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Roanne is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Roanne?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Roanne is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Roanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Roanne. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Roanne via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Roanne?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Roanne. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Roanne via Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Zurich to Roanne?

The distance between Zurich and Roanne is 611 km. The road distance is 456.2 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Roanne without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Roanne without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €140 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Roanne?

It takes approximately 7h to get from Zurich to Roanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Roanne bus from?

Zurich to Roanne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Roanne train from?

Zurich to Roanne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Roanne?

The best way to get from Zurich to Roanne is to train which takes 7h and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Zurich to Roanne bus arrive?

Zurich to Roanne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Roanne train arrive?

Zurich to Roanne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Roanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Roanne is 456 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Zurich to Roanne.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Roanne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Roanne?

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Where can I stay near Roanne?

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Zurich to Roanne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Roanne by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter
7h
€141–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Roannebus 747
8h 50m
€45–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Roannetrain Ter / ...
7h 57m
€50–81
Drive 456.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Roannecar 456.2 km
6h 3m
€80–115
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
7h 52m
€131–314
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter
7h 39m
€150–423
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
7h 21m
€156–420
Fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane ZRH - CFE
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Roannetrain
10h 20m
€287–810

Zurich to Roanne by train

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Map of how to get from Zurich to Roanne.

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Distance: 610.6 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Roanne via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Roanne via Lyon in around 8h 50m.

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