There are 6 ways to get from Châteauroux to Mâcon by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris AusterlitzIntercités
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Macon Loche TgvTgv
6h 14m€66–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare Routière to PradoV
- Take the bus from Bourges to Lyon724
- Take the bus from Lyon to Mâcon
9h 55m€29–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to PradoV
- Take the train from Bourges to DigoinTer
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Ville709
8h 45m€37–77Drive 278.5 km
- Drive from Châteauroux to Mâcon278.5 km
3h 42m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Chateauroux to Vierzon VilleTer
- Take the train from Vierzon to Lyon Part DieuTer
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon VilleTer
6h 36m€51–116Train #2
- Take the train from Chateauroux to Vierzon VilleTer
- Take the train from Vierzon to NeversTer
- Take the train from Nevers to BeauneTer
- Take the train from Beaune to Macon VilleTer
6h 58m€68–135
Châteauroux to Mâcon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Châteauroux to Mâcon is to bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Châteauroux to Mâcon is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Châteauroux to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at Mâcon via Bourges and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Châteauroux to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Chateauroux and arriving at Macon Ville via Vierzon and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Châteauroux and Mâcon is 635 km. The road distance is 278.5 km.
The best way to get from Châteauroux to Mâcon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 14m and costs €65 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Châteauroux to Mâcon, including transfers.
Châteauroux to Mâcon bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Gare Routière station.
Châteauroux to Mâcon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateauroux station.
The best way to get from Châteauroux to Mâcon is to train via Paris which takes 6h 14m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Châteauroux, France and Mâcon, France?
You can take a train from Chateauroux to Gare Routière via Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Paris Gare De Lyon, Macon Loche Tgv, and Loche Gare TGV in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to Mâcon via Prado, Bourges, and Lyon in around 9h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bourges to Digoin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–70
Train from Chateauroux to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to Beaune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €29–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–65
Train from Beaune to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €14–22
- Rail 1st Class
- €23–35
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Macon Loche Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Prado
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
- Phone
- 03 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bourges to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Mâcon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Châteauroux to Mâcon bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Prado station.
Châteauroux to Mâcon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Châteauroux to Mâcon is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Châteauroux to Mâcon.
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