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Compare train and bus for Geneva to Mâcon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Mâcon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$62 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Mâcon:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Mâcon costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Mâcon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€51) compared to roughly $109 (€90) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€39). The journey takes 2h 38m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Geneva to Mâcon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Mâcon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:25 PM5h55Geneva2:20 AMMâcon$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:25 PM5h55Geneva2:20 AMMâcon$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:28 AM3h25Geneva1:53 PMMâcon$521One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:28 PM3h33Geneva9:01 PMMâcon$601One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Mâcon:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Mâcon costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Mâcon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Mâcon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Mâcon station.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Mâcon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mâcon by bus.
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