There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Mâcon by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train via Lyon
best- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain Ter / ...
5h 5m€49–76Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Mâcon223.3 km
2h 51m€11–17Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Annecy to Macon Loche Tgvtrain Tgv
5h 57m€49–86Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Bourg En Bressetrain Tgv
6h 43m€37–73Drive 224.4 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Mâconcar 224.4 km
2h 14m€35–51
Chamonix to Mâcon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Mâcon is to rideshare which costs €11 - €17 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Mâcon is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Macon Ville via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde and Bourg En Bresse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Chamonix and Mâcon is 301 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Mâcon without a car is to bus and train via Lyon which takes 5h 5m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Chamonix to Mâcon, including transfers.
Chamonix to Mâcon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
Chamonix to Mâcon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Mâcon is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Chamonix to Mâcon.
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What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Mâcon, France?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Macon Ville via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, and Bourg En Bresse in around 6h 43m.
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Mâcon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chamonix and Mâcon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









