What is the cheapest way to get from Besançon to Mâcon?

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Mâcon is to rideshare which costs €12 - €13 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Besançon to Mâcon?

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Mâcon is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Mâcon?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Gare Routière via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Mâcon?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Macon Ville via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Besançon to Mâcon?

The distance between Besançon and Mâcon is 217 km. The road distance is 165.6 km.

How do I travel from Besançon to Mâcon without a car?

The best way to get from Besançon to Mâcon without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €30 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Besançon to Mâcon?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Besançon to Mâcon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Mâcon bus from?

Besançon to Mâcon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Mâcon train from?

Besançon to Mâcon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.

Train or bus from Besançon to Mâcon?

The best way to get from Besançon to Mâcon is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €40 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Besançon to Mâcon bus arrive?

Besançon to Mâcon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chalon-sur-Saône station.

Where does the Besançon to Mâcon train arrive?

Besançon to Mâcon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Mâcon?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Mâcon is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Besançon to Mâcon.

How do I get a train ticket from Besançon to Mâcon?

Book your Besançon to Mâcon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Besançon to Mâcon?

Book your Besançon to Mâcon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mâcon?

There are 666+ hotels available in Mâcon.

Can I share a ride from Besançon to Mâcon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Besançon and Mâcon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Besançon to Mâcon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Besançon to Mâcon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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
best
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Dijon VilleTer
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Macon VilleTer / ...
2h 41m
€31–78
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Besançon to Mâcon163.3 km
2h 26m
€12–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Chalon-sur-SaôneN1316
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routière701 / ...
4h 27m
€14–36
Drive 165.6 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Mâcon165.6 km
2h 12m
€26–37

Besançon to Mâcon by train

145Weekly Trains

2h 41mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.2 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Mâcon, France?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Macon Ville via Dijon Ville in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Gare Routière via Gare Routière in around 4h 27m.

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