There are 6 ways to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, 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.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Macon Loche Tgv to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to ChateaurouxIntercités
6h 7m€68–304Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mâcon to Châteauroux289.6 km
4h 24m€19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ville to Gare SNCF709
- Take the train from Digoin to BourgesTer
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF quai C to Gare RoutièreV
9h 18m€37–91Train
- Take the train from Macon Ville to BeauneTer
- Take the train from Beaune to NeversTer
- Take the train from Nevers to Vierzon VilleTer
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to ChateaurouxTer
7h 14m€80–111Bus
- Take the bus from Mâcon to Lyon
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourges724
- Take the bus from Prado to Gare RoutièreV
9h 25m€32–69Drive 288.7 km
- Drive from Mâcon to Châteauroux288.7 km
3h 25m€45–65
Mâcon to Châteauroux by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux is to rideshare which costs €19 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mâcon to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Mâcon and arriving at Gare Routière via Lyon and Prado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Mâcon to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Chateauroux via Beaune, Nevers and Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Mâcon and Châteauroux is 635 km. The road distance is 288.7 km.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 7m and costs €65 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux, including transfers.
Mâcon to Châteauroux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mâcon station.
Mâcon to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Macon Ville station.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux is to train via Paris which takes 6h 7m and costs €65 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Mâcon, France and Châteauroux, France?
You can take a bus from Gare Routière to Chateauroux via Loche Gare TGV, Macon Loche Tgv, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mâcon to Gare Routière via Lyon, Bourges, and Prado in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Macon Loche Tgv to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Macon Ville to Beaune
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-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 Paris Austerlitz to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Digoin to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–70
Train from Macon Ville to Beaune
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Beaune to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 03 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from Ville to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF quai C to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Prado to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Gare SNCF quai C to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Mâcon to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Mâcon to Châteauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mâcon to Châteauroux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Mâcon to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Beaune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mâcon to Châteauroux is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Mâcon to Châteauroux.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mâcon and Châteauroux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















