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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Mâcon is to train and bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Mâcon is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Mâcon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Mâcon via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Mâcon?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Macon Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Ghent to Mâcon?

The distance between Ghent and Mâcon is 871 km. The road distance is 621.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Mâcon without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €90 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Ghent to Mâcon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Mâcon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Mâcon train from?

Ghent to Mâcon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Mâcon?

The best way to get from Ghent to Mâcon is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Ghent to Mâcon bus arrive?

Ghent to Mâcon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Ghent to Mâcon train arrive?

Ghent to Mâcon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Mâcon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Mâcon is 622 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Ghent to Mâcon.

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

Book your Ghent to Mâcon bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mâcon?

There are 669+ hotels available in Mâcon.

Ghent to Mâcon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ghent to Mâcon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon VilleTer
6h 46m
€94–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to ParisN802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to MâconN1709
10h 1m
€44–82
Drive 621.6 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Mâcon621.6 km
7h 39m
€96–139
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
6h 57m
€108–297
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to LuxembourgIc / ...
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Macon VilleTgv
10h 24m
€177–279
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Chalon-sur-Saône - Train Station
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Théâtre714
11h 46m
€49–72
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
7h 53m
€140–421
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Bourg En Bresse
8h 55m
€103–290
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CDG - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
7h 27m
€144–410

Ghent to Mâcon by train

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6h 46mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 870.6 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Mâcon, France?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Macon Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Mâcon via Paris in around 10h 1m.

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