There are 5 ways to get from Montpellier to Mâcon by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Macon VilleTgv
2h 41m€45–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier to LyonFlixBus N748 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to MâconN1709
5h 55m€17–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Macon VilleTer / ...
5h 47m€27–86Drive 371.5 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Mâcon371.5 km
3h 37m€58–83Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Montpellier to Mâcon369.1 km
4h 30m€22
Montpellier to Mâcon by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Mâcon is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Mâcon is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €45 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Mâcon via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Macon Ville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Montpellier and Mâcon is 380 km. The road distance is 371.5 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Mâcon without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €45 - €130.
The train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Macon Ville takes 2h 41m including transfers and departs once daily.
Montpellier to Mâcon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montpellier station.
Montpellier to Mâcon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Mâcon is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €50 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Mâcon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Macon Ville once daily. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to Mâcon via Lyon in around 5h 55m.
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- 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 Lyon Perrache to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–27
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Montpellier to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–60
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Montpellier to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Mâcon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Montpellier to Mâcon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Montpellier to Mâcon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Montpellier to Mâcon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Macon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Mâcon is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Montpellier to Mâcon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montpellier and Mâcon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























