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 33m€73–130Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mâcon to Châteauroux291.2 km
4h 24m€19Bus
- Take the bus from Macon Ville to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyonbus 720
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourgesbus 724
- Take the bus from Prado to Gare Routièrebus V
12h 12m€38–69Drive 290.3 km
- Drive from Mâcon to Châteaurouxcar 290.3 km
3h 20m€46–67
Mâcon to Châteauroux by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 20m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Mâcon to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Gare Routière via Bourg-en-Bresse, Lyon and Prado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
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 33m.
The distance between Mâcon and Châteauroux is 427 km. The road distance is 290.3 km.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Mâcon to Châteauroux, including transfers.
Mâcon to Châteauroux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Macon 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 33m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 12h 12m.
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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macon Ville to Gare Routière via Bourg-en-Bresse, Lyon, Bourges, and Prado in around 12h 12m.
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 Macon Ville to Beaune
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Beaune to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mâcon to Châteauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Mâcon to Châteauroux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere 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 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m 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.