There are 5 ways to get from Nîmes to Mâcon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Nimes to Macon VilleTgv
2h 11m€50–110Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nîmes to Mâcon319.3 km
3h 56m€20Bus
- Take the bus from Nîmes to LyonFlixBus N748 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to MâconN1709
5h 5m€21–47Drive 321.4 km
- Drive from Nîmes to Mâcon321.4 km
3h 6m€50–72Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Macon VilleTer / ...
5h 42m€34–86
Nîmes to Mâcon by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Mâcon is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Mâcon is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €50 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Nîmes to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Nîmes and arriving at Mâcon via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nimes and arriving at Macon Ville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Nîmes and Mâcon is 331 km. The road distance is 321.4 km.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Mâcon without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €50 - €110.
The train from Nimes to Macon Ville takes 2h 11m including transfers and departs once daily.
Nîmes to Mâcon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nîmes station.
Nîmes to Mâcon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Mâcon is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Nîmes, France and Mâcon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Nimes to Macon Ville once daily. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nîmes to Mâcon via Lyon in around 5h 5m.
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nimes to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nîmes to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Mâcon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nîmes to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–60
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nîmes to Mâcon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nîmes to Mâcon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Nîmes to Mâcon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Macon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Mâcon is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Nîmes to Mâcon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nîmes and Mâcon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























