There are 6 ways to get from Mâcon to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Antony
best- Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
6h 43m€144–289Drive 439.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Mâcon to Loire Valleycar 439.4 km
4h 38m€68–98Bus
- 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 Saumur Nord -Vivybus 724
13h 35m€82–141Train, fly
- Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
6h 23m€122–320Train
- Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
7h 31m€124–237Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ville to Gare SNCFbus 709
- Take the bus from Digoin to Moulins Sur Allierbus
- Take the train from Moulins Sur Allier to Saumurtrain
9h 41m
Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mâcon to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Mâcon to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Mâcon to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Saumur Nord -Vivy via Bourg-en-Bresse and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Mâcon to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Port Boulet via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, St Pierre Des Corps and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Mâcon and Loire Valley is 766 km. The road distance is 439.4 km.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Loire Valley without a car is to train via Antony which takes 6h 43m and costs €140 - €290.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Mâcon to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Mâcon to Loire Valley bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Macon Ville station.
Mâcon to Loire Valley 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 Loire Valley is to train via Antony which takes 6h 43m and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Mâcon, France and Loire Valley, France?
You can take a train from Macon Ville to Loire Valley via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, St Pierre Des Corps, Tours, and Port Boulet in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macon Ville to Loire Valley via Bourg-en-Bresse, Lyon, and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 13h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
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 Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Moulins Sur Allier to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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
- €2
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Saumur Nord -Vivy
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- CAR Mobigo
Bus from Ville to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- CAR Mobigo
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More Questions & Answers
Mâcon to Loire Valley bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere station.
Mâcon to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mâcon to Loire Valley is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Mâcon to Loire Valley.
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