There are 5 ways to get from Mâcon to Chamonix by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus FlixBus S500 / ...
5h 24m€34–82Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mâcon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc222.5 km
2h 50m€14Train
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Bellegardetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
6h 17m€39–76Bus
- Take the bus from Macon Ville to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
6h 25m€19–65Drive 223.5 km
- Drive from Mâcon to Chamonixcar 223.5 km
2h 14m€35–51
Mâcon to Chamonix by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mâcon to Chamonix is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mâcon to Chamonix is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mâcon to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Chamonix via Bourg-en-Bresse and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Mâcon to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Bourg En Bresse, Bellegarde and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Mâcon and Chamonix is 227 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs €30 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Mâcon to Chamonix, including transfers.
Mâcon to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Macon Ville station.
Mâcon to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bourg En Bresse station.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Chamonix is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €70 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Mâcon, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Macon Ville to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Bourg En Bresse, Bellegarde, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macon Ville to Chamonix via Bourg-en-Bresse and Geneva in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- cham-transfers.com
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.cham-transfers.com/EN
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.cham-transfers.com/EN
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Macon Ville to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Macon Ville to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Mâcon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mâcon to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere station.
Mâcon to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bellegarde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mâcon to Chamonix is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Mâcon to Chamonix.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mâcon and Chamonix. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






























