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 via Geneva
best- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus 507 / ...
4h 58m€31–77Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mâcon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc222.6 km
2h 50m€14Bus
- 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 7m€17–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Macon Loche Tgv to Annecytrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 24m€49–81Train
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Bellegardetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
6h 11m€37–75Drive 223.6 km
- Drive from Mâcon to Chamonixcar 223.6 km
2h 14m€35–50
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 7m.
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 Bourg En Bresse, Bellegarde and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Mâcon and Chamonix is 215 km. The road distance is 223.6 km.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus via Geneva which takes 4h 58m and costs €30 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Bourg En Bresse station.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Chamonix is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €17 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Mâcon, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Macon Ville to Chamonix via Bourg-en-Bresse and Geneva in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macon Ville to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Bourg En Bresse, Bellegarde, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Macon Loche Tgv to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- Swiss Tours
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Swiss Tours
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Swiss Tours
Bus from Macon Ville to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Ain
Bus from Macon Ville to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mâcon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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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 TGV inOui, arrive at Bellegarde 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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mâcon and Chamonix. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






























