There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Roanne by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter
6h 55m€132–284Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Roannebus 747
8h 55m€42–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Roannetrain Ter / ...
8h 10m€45–77Drive 456.2 km
- Drive from Zurich to Roannecar 456.2 km
6h 3m€80–116Fly Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
7h 4m€145–398Train via Geneva
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain Ter
7h 21m€136–358Fly Zurich Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
8h 6m€114–328Fly Zurich Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane ZRH - CFE
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Roannetrain
8h 20m€175–959Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Roannetrain
7h 37m€191–498
Zurich to Roanne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Roanne is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Roanne is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs €75 - €120.
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 55m.
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 6h 55m.
The distance between Zurich and Roanne is 605 km. The road distance is 456.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Roanne without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €130 - €290.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Zurich to Roanne, including transfers.
Zurich to Roanne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Roanne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Roanne is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 55m.
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 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Roanne via Lyon in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–370
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–280
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Roanne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Zurich to Roanne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Roanne is 456 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Zurich to Roanne.
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