What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Macon?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Macon is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €75 - €130 and takes 12h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Macon?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Macon is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 46m and costs €360 - €850.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Macon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Macon. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Orthez via Valence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Macon?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Macon. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Orthez via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Lyon to Macon?

The distance between Lyon and Macon is 575 km. The road distance is 646.1 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Macon without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Macon without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €180 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Macon?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Lyon to Macon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Macon bus from?

Lyon to Macon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Macon train from?

Lyon to Macon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Macon?

The best way to get from Lyon to Macon is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €180 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Lyon to Macon bus arrive?

Lyon to Macon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Valence station.

Where does the Lyon to Macon train arrive?

Lyon to Macon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Macon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Macon is 646 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Lyon to Macon.

Where can I stay near Macon?

There are 150+ hotels available in Macon.

Lyon to Macon - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Macon by plane, taxi, train (TGV), bus, car, train, or train (TGV, Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LYS - PUF
2. Take the taxi from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Macontaxi
3h 46m
€366–816
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Daxbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 19m
€76–128
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Ortheztrain Intercités
8h 12m
€188–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Valencebus N235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Valence to Orthezbus FlixBus N1156
11h 42m
€98–160
Drive 646.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Maconcar 646.1 km
7h 46m
€101–145
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Ortheztrain
5h 21m
€144–380
Train via Montpellier
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Ortheztrain
8h 33m
€150–314

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) flights

10Weekly Planes

2h 35mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 575.3 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Macon, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon via Toulouse Matabiau and Orthez in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Macon via Valence and Orthez in around 11h 42m.

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