There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Mâcon by bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, 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
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Macon Villetrain Ter
3h 13m€16–30Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Mâcon147.7 km
2h 1m€9Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain Ter / ...
3h 43m€45–104Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Macon Villebus Autocar
3h 39m€12–30Drive 148.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Mâconcar 148.8 km
1h 34m€26–38
Geneva to Mâcon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Mâcon is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Mâcon is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Macon Ville via Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Macon Ville via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Geneva and Mâcon is 147 km. The road distance is 148.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Mâcon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 13m and costs €15 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Geneva to Mâcon, including transfers.
Geneva to Mâcon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Mâcon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Mâcon is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €30 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Mâcon, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Macon Ville via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Macon Ville via Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere in around 3h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Macon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Genève to Mâcon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Mâcon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bourg-en-Bresse station.
Geneva to Mâcon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Mâcon is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Geneva to Mâcon.
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There are 175+ hotels available in Mâcon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva and Mâcon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.