There are 5 ways to get from Mâcon to Besançon 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 (TGV)
best- Take the train from Macon Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
2h 6m€39–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Théâtre to Gare Routièrebus 714
- Take the bus from Chalon-sur-Saône to Besançonbus N1316
3h 57m€11–17Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Mâcon to Besançon163.9 km
2h 26m€13Train via Dijon
- Take the train from Macon Ville to Dijon Villetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
2h 20m€38–64Drive 175.5 km
- Drive from Mâcon to Besançoncar 175.5 km
1h 56m€28–40
Mâcon to Besançon by train (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mâcon to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Mâcon to Besançon is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Mâcon to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Théâtre and arriving at Besançon via Chalon-sur-Saône. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Mâcon to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Ecole Valentin via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Mâcon and Besançon is 210 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Mâcon to Besançon, including transfers.
Mâcon to Besançon bus services, operated by Mobigo Saône et Loire, depart from Théâtre station.
Mâcon to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Macon Ville station.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Besançon is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Mâcon, France and Besançon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Macon Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Théâtre to Besançon via Chalon-sur-Saône in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Macon Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Macon Ville to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 03 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from Théâtre to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mâcon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Mâcon to Besançon bus services, operated by Mobigo Saône et Loire, arrive at Gare Routière station.
Mâcon to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mâcon to Besançon is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Mâcon to Besançon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mâcon and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.