There are 4 ways to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Macon Ville to Beaunetrain Ter
- Take the train from Beaune to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
6h 10m€71–145Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mâcon to Châteauroux289.4 km
4h 24m€19Bus
- Take the bus from Ville to Gare SNCFbus 709
- Take the bus from Paray Le Monial to Neversbus
- Take the bus from Nevers to Bourgesbus
- Take the bus from Bourges to Chateauroux Gare Routierebus
10h 54m€37–68Drive 288.6 km
- Drive from Mâcon to Châteaurouxcar 288.6 km
3h 24m€45–65
Mâcon to Châteauroux by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux is to rideshare which costs €19 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mâcon to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at Chateauroux Gare Routiere via Ville, Paray Le Monial, Nevers and Bourges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Mâcon to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Chateauroux via Beaune, Nevers and Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Mâcon and Châteauroux is 427 km. The road distance is 288.6 km.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux, including transfers.
Mâcon to Châteauroux bus services, operated by Mobigo Saône et Loire, depart from Ville station.
Mâcon to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Macon Ville station.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 54m.
What companies run services between Mâcon, France and Châteauroux, France?
You can take a train from Macon Ville to Chateauroux via Beaune, Nevers, and Vierzon Ville in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to Chateauroux Gare Routiere via Ville, Gare SNCF, Paray Le Monial, Nevers, and Bourges in around 10h 54m.
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 Macon Ville to Beaune
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Beaune to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- 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 Macon Ville to Beaune
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 03 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from Ville to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Paray Le Monial to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Nevers to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Bourges to Chateauroux Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 (0) 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Bourges to Chateauroux Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Mâcon to Châteauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mâcon to Châteauroux bus services, operated by Mobigo Saône et Loire, arrive at Gare SNCF station.
Mâcon to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Beaune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mâcon to Châteauroux is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Mâcon to Châteauroux.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mâcon and Châteauroux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















