There are 6 ways to get from Chamonix to Mâcon by bus, train, rideshare, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train via Geneva
best- Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus 507 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Bourg En Bressetrain Tgv
5h 4m€53–122Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Mâcon223.3 km
2h 51m€11–16Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Macon Villetrain Ter / ...
5h 38m€25–47Bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Macon Villebus Autocar
6h 6m€50–69Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain Ter / ...
6h 10m€62–85Drive 224.4 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Mâconcar 224.4 km
2h 14m€35–50
Chamonix to Mâcon by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Mâcon is to rideshare which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Mâcon is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Macon Ville via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Macon Ville via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Chamonix and Mâcon is 215 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Mâcon without a car is to bus and train via Geneva which takes 5h 4m and costs €50 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Chamonix to Mâcon, including transfers.
Chamonix to Mâcon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Chamonix to Mâcon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Mâcon is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Mâcon, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Macon Ville via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Macon Ville via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Geneve to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €23–35
- 1st Class
- €40–55
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Geneve to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
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 Lyon Perrache to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–27
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €44–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Mâcon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix to Mâcon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Chamonix to Mâcon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Mâcon is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Chamonix to Mâcon.
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