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

The cheapest way to get from Mâcon to Ghent is to bus and train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mâcon to Ghent is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €90 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Mâcon and Ghent?

No, there is no direct bus from Mâcon to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Mâcon and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Mâcon and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Mâcon to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Mâcon to Ghent?

The distance between Mâcon and Ghent is 871 km. The road distance is 621.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mâcon to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Mâcon to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mâcon to Ghent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mâcon to Ghent train from?

Mâcon to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Macon Ville station.

Train or bus from Mâcon to Ghent?

The best way to get from Mâcon to Ghent is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Mâcon to Ghent bus arrive?

Mâcon to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Mâcon to Ghent train arrive?

Mâcon to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Mâcon to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Mâcon to Ghent is 622 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Mâcon to Ghent.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mâcon to Ghent?

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

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 816+ hotels available in Ghent.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Mâcon to Ghent by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
6h 13m
€90–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mâcon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N1709
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Ghent DampoortN802 / ...
10h 15m
€31–105
Drive 621.6 km
1. Drive from Mâcon to Ghent621.6 km
7h 43m
€97–140
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Perrache
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LYS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
6h 59m
€96–314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Théâtre to Gare Routière714
2. Take the bus from Chalon-sur-Saône - Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
10h 59m
€48–72
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
7h 38m
€98–290
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Perrache
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LYS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
7h 47m
€132–427
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Perrache
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LYS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
8h 43m
€130–438
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GVA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
9h 33m
€132–484

Mâcon to Ghent by train

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6h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 870.6 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Macon Ville to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mâcon to Ghent Dampoort via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 10h 15m.

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