There are 6 ways to get from Mâcon to Montluçon by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannattrain Ter
- Take the train from Gannat to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
5h 50m€53–95Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mâcon to Montluçon197.5 km
3h 1m€12–14Line 217 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Villefranche-Sur-Saône - Gare to Tarare - Garebus 217
- Take the train from Tarare to Vichytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus B02
7h 19m€32–71Train via Riom
- Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Riom Chatel Guyontrain Ter
- Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
6h 25m€63–113Bus
- Take the bus from Ville to Gare SNCFbus 709
- Take the bus from Paray Le Monial to Moulins Sur Allierbus
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Villebus B01
7h 33m€19–27Drive 197.6 km
- Drive from Mâcon to Montluçoncar 197.6 km
2h 18m€32–46
Mâcon to Montluçon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mâcon to Montluçon is to rideshare which costs €12 - €14 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Mâcon to Montluçon is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mâcon to Montluçon. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Ville, Paray Le Monial and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Mâcon to Montluçon. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at Montlucon - Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and Gannat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Mâcon and Montluçon is 312 km. The road distance is 197.6 km.
The best way to get from Mâcon to Montluçon without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Mâcon to Montluçon, including transfers.
Mâcon to Montluçon bus services, operated by Mobigo Saône et Loire, depart from Ville station.
Mâcon to Montluçon 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 Montluçon is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Mâcon, France and Montluçon, France?
You can take a train from Macon Ville to Montlucon - Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and Gannat in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to Hôtel de Ville via Ville, Gare SNCF, Paray Le Monial, Moulins Sur Allier, and Gare SNCF in around 7h 33m.
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
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gannat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gannat to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tarare to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Riom Chatel Guyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 78 70 21 01
- Website
- TRANSDEV Rhone-Alpes
Bus from Villefranche-Sur-Saône - Gare to Tarare - Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- TRANSDEV Rhone-Alpes
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mâcon to Montluçon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Mâcon to Montluçon bus services, operated by Mobigo Saône et Loire, arrive at Gare SNCF station.
Mâcon to Montluçon 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 Montluçon is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Mâcon to Montluçon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mâcon and Montluçon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.