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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Mâcon is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Mâcon is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Mâcon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Mâcon via Brussels - Midi Train Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Mâcon?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Macon Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Leuven to Mâcon?

The distance between Leuven and Mâcon is 850 km. The road distance is 615.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Mâcon without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €95 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Leuven to Mâcon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Mâcon bus from?

Leuven to Mâcon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Mâcon train from?

Leuven to Mâcon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ottignies station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Mâcon?

The best way to get from Leuven to Mâcon is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €95 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Leuven to Mâcon bus arrive?

Leuven to Mâcon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Leuven to Mâcon train arrive?

Leuven to Mâcon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Luxembourg station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Mâcon?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Mâcon is 616 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Leuven to Mâcon.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leuven to Mâcon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon VilleTer / ...
6h 51m
€95–292
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to MâconN1709
12h 3m
€36–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Chalon-sur-Saône - Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Théâtre714
11h 45m
€47–69
Drive 615.6 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Mâcon615.6 km
6h 37m
€96–138
Fly Brussels Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Macon Ville
7h 8m
€90–295
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Ottignies to LuxembourgIc
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Macon VilleTgv
10h 3m
€172–273
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Bourg En Bresse
7h 46m
€96–283
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain 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 Perrache to Macon Ville
9h 4m
€125–404
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)AMS - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Bourg En Bresse
9h 48m
€131–472

Leuven to Mâcon by train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 849.5 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Macon Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Théâtre via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels - Midi Train Station, Chalon-sur-Saône - Train Station, and Gare Routière in around 11h 45m.

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