What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Mâcon?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Mâcon is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Mâcon?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Mâcon is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs €70 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Mâcon?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Mâcon via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Mâcon?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Macon Ville via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Mâcon?

The distance between La Rochelle and Mâcon is 840 km. The road distance is 532.3 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Mâcon without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Mâcon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 4m and costs €90 - €240.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Mâcon?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from La Rochelle to Mâcon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Mâcon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Mâcon train from?

La Rochelle to Mâcon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Mâcon?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Mâcon is to train via Paris which takes 7h 4m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Mâcon bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Mâcon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Mâcon train arrive?

La Rochelle to Mâcon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Mâcon?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Mâcon is 532 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from La Rochelle to Mâcon.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Mâcon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Mâcon?

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

Where can I stay near Mâcon?

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La Rochelle to Mâcon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Mâcon by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Macon Loche TgvTgv
7h 4m
€92–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to LyonN746
2. Take the bus from Lyon to MâconN1709
12h 35m
€49–99
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon VilleTer
12h 2m
€72–133
Drive 532.3 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Mâcon532.3 km
6h 11m
€82–119
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
6h 42m
€78–227
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon VilleTer
8h 58m
€62–322
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
7h 34m
€79–225
Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
4h 25m
€73–310

La Rochelle to Mâcon by train, subway, and bus

50Weekly Services

7h 4mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.8 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Mâcon, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Gare Routière via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Macon Loche Tgv, and Loche Gare TGV in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Mâcon via Lyon in around 12h 35m.

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