There are 5 ways to get from Mâcon to Chamonix 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 Macon Ville to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routierebus
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
6h 4m€29–81Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mâcon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc222.6 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 8m€38–66Bus
- Take the bus from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
6h 30m€49–74Drive 223.6 km
- Drive from Mâcon to Chamonixcar 223.6 km
2h 14m€36–52
Mâcon to Chamonix by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mâcon to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
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 8m.
The distance between Mâcon and Chamonix is 235 km. The road distance is 223.6 km.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Chamonix without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 4m and costs €29 - €85.
It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 8m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 6h 30m.
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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macon Ville to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Macon Ville to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Ain
Bus from Macon Ville to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Single journey
- €3
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +41 22 781 04 04
- Website
- Swiss Tours
Bus from Geneva to Chamonix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Swiss Tours
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mâcon to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Mâcon to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu 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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There are 5959+ hotels available in Chamonix.
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.