There are 7 ways to get from Parma to Mâcon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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 Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain Ter
7h 50m€74–124Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Parma to Piacenzatrain Ic
- Take the bus from Piacenza Central Train Station to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Macon Villetrain Ter
11h 25m€44–137Drive 583.6 km
- Drive from Parma to Mâconcar 583.6 km
5h 59m€94–135Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
6h 46m€102–297Bus
- Take the bus from Parma to Grenoblebus
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
- Take the bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Macon Villebus
12h 8m€55–92Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
7h 9m€99–271Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Macon Villetrain
8h 31m€84–319
Parma to Mâcon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Mâcon is to train and bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Mâcon is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Macon Ville via Grenoble and Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Mâcon. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Macon Ville via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Parma and Mâcon is 635 km. The road distance is 583.6 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Mâcon without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Parma to Mâcon, including transfers.
Parma to Mâcon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Mâcon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Mâcon is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Mâcon, France?
You can take a train from Parma to Macon Ville via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parma to Macon Ville via Grenoble and Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere in around 12h 8m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €600–900
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €500–750
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Piacenza Central Train Station to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Parma to Mâcon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.
Parma to Mâcon train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Mâcon is 584 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Parma to Mâcon.
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