There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Saône-et-Loire by train, taxi, bus 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.
Recommended option
Train, taxi
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Creusot-Montceau-Montchani
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Take a taxi from Le Creusot-Montceau-Montchani to Saône-et-Loire
Cheapest option
Train, bus
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
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Take the bus from Gare Routière to Cimetière
1 alternative option
Drive
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Drive from Lyon to Saône-et-Loire
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Saône-et-Loire is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Saône-et-Loire is to train and taxi. Taking this option will cost €75 - €100 and takes 1h 3m.
The distance between Lyon and Saône-et-Loire is 101 km. The road distance is 118.6 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Saône-et-Loire without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 3m and costs €75 - €100.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Lyon to Saône-et-Loire, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Saône-et-Loire is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Lyon to Saône-et-Loire.
There are 53+ hotels available in Saône-et-Loire. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 100.7 km
- Duration: 1h 3m
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Saône-et-Loire, France?
There is no direct connection from Lyon to Saône-et-Loire. However, you can take the train to Le Creusot-Montceau-Montchani then take the taxi to Saône-et-Loire. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lyon to Saône-et-Loire via Macon Ville, Gare Routière, and Cimetière in around 3h 2m.

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Creusot-Montceau-Montchani
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €34 - €40
- 1st Class
- €30 - €36
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mâcon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €32
- 1st Class
- €21 - €26

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
- Rail 1st Class
- €17 - €25

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mâcon
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26 - €50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

- Phone
- 03 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Cimetière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Mobigo Saône et Loire
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- €45 - €60
Taxi Autun Metin
- Phone
- +33 7 83 17 70 70
Rapid' Taxis
- Phone
- +33 3 85 52 31 93
Taxi gare chalon sur saone
- Phone
- +33 6 52 85 64 39
- Website
- taxis-chalon.fr
Taxi 71
- Phone
- +33 6 28 54 17 61
- Website
- taxi71chalon.fr
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