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

The cheapest way to get from Macon to Lyon is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Macon to Lyon is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 56m and costs €360 - €850.

Is there a direct bus between Macon and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Macon to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Orthez and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Macon and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Macon to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Orthez and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Macon to Lyon?

The distance between Macon and Lyon is 575 km. The road distance is 645.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Macon to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Macon to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macon to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Macon to Lyon train from?

Macon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Orthez station.

Train or bus from Macon to Lyon?

The best way to get from Macon to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Nîmes, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Macon to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Macon to Lyon train arrive?

Macon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Macon to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Macon to Lyon is 645 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Macon to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4133+ hotels available in Lyon.

Macon to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Macon to Lyon by taxi, plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Taxi to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Macon to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)taxi
2. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PUF - LYS
2h 56m
€368–811
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dax to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 52m
€76–130
Train
1. Take the train from Orthez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 3m
€181–312
Bus via Nîmes
1. Take the bus from Orthez to Nîmesbus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 47m
€99–159
Drive 645.1 km
1. Drive from Macon to Lyoncar 645.1 km
7h 46m
€101–145
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Orthez to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
4h 41m
€145–377
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Puyoo to Facture Biganostrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
6h 1m
€132–286
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Orthez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
6h 19m
€145–336

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

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1h 25mAverage Duration

€1,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 575.2 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Macon to Lyon Part Dieu via Orthez and Toulouse Matabiau in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Macon to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Orthez and Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station in around 9h 47m.

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