There are 6 ways to get from Mâcon to Chamonix by train, bus, rideshare, train (TGV), 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, bus
best- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
5h 42m€34–78Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mâcon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc222.6 km
2h 50m€14Train
- Take the train from Macon Ville to Amberieu En Bugeytrain Ter
- Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
6h 35m€45–102Bus
- Take the bus from Macon Ville to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
6h 37m€24–46Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
6h 55m€49–140Drive 223.5 km
- Drive from Mâcon to Chamonixcar 223.5 km
2h 14m€34–49
Mâcon to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mâcon to Chamonix is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mâcon to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mâcon to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Chamonix via Bourg-en-Bresse and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Mâcon to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Amberieu En Bugey and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Mâcon and Chamonix is 227 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs €30 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Mâcon to Chamonix, including transfers.
Mâcon to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Macon Ville station.
Mâcon to Chamonix 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 Chamonix is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Mâcon, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Macon Ville to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Amberieu En Bugey, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macon Ville to Chamonix via Bourg-en-Bresse and Geneva in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €23–35
- 1st Class
- €40–55
Train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €19–26
- 1st Class
- €35–50
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 Macon Ville to Amberieu En Bugey
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €17–25
Train from Amberieu En Bugey to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- 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 Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €17–25
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–85
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Macon Ville to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Macon Ville to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- Réseau interurbain Ain
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Mâcon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mâcon to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere station.
Mâcon to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amberieu En Bugey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mâcon to Chamonix is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Mâcon to Chamonix.
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