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Écomusée Creusot Montceau
Main local museum on industry, art and history, housed in the château and ideal for understanding Le Creusot’s development.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
59 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 29 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chalon-sur-Saône to Le Creusot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chalon-sur-Saône to Le Creusot will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 trains from Chalon-sur-Saône to Le Creusot, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chalon-sur-Saône to Le Creusot among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 33 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £2 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chalon-sur-Saône to Le Creusot:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chalon-sur-Saône to Le Creusot costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Le Creusot take longer:
Train takes on average 46m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-5.52. The journey takes 46m versus 38m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Chalon-sur-Saône to Le Creusot trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:09 Chalon-sur-Saône | 2h27 | 10:36 Le Creusot | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:09 Chalon-sur-Saône | 2h27 | 11:36 Le Creusot | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:07 Chalon-sur-Saône | 1h29 | 15:36 Le Creusot | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:09 Chalon-sur-Saône | 0h56 | 18:05 Le Creusot | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Chalon-sur-Saône to Le Creusot run on average 8 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:55, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 58m.
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 6:55 |
Last train 20:56 |
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Discover the best of Le Creusot — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Le Creusot trip today.
Main local museum on industry, art and history, housed in the château and ideal for understanding Le Creusot’s development.
Compact exhibition space presenting the history of humanity and technology through the industrial story of Le Creusot.
Museum dedicated to school life in earlier decades, with classrooms, objects and documents that appeal to families and nostalgia lovers.
Large landscaped park around the château, perfect for walking, relaxing and seeing key heritage buildings in one setting.
Popular leisure park with paths, sports areas and seasonal activities, suited to families and easy outdoor time near the centre.
Town-centre square used for events and everyday city life, surrounded by shops and useful as a base for exploring nearby sights.
Slow-cooked Burgundy beef stew in red wine with lardons, onions and mushrooms. A regional classic tied to Burgundian wine country.
Poached eggs in a rich red wine sauce with bacon, onions and often mushrooms. A traditional Burgundian bistro dish.
Snails baked in garlic-parsley butter. Burgundy’s best-known speciality, long linked to festive meals and local dining traditions.
Elegant hotel restaurant offering refined French cooking and regional produce in a quieter, more formal setting.
Traditional restaurant serving Burgundian dishes and French classics in a warm, straightforward setting near the centre.
Well-known local brasserie with generous French plates, grilled dishes and a relaxed atmosphere suited to everyday dining.
Moderate for provincial France: hotels and meals are mid-priced, while local transport costs are generally low compared with larger French tourist cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Le Creusot Montceau Montchanin TGV -> Hôtel de Ville, Le Creusot
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chalon-sur-Saône to Le Creusot by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Le Creusot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chalon-sur-Saône to Le Creusot trains use the Chalon-sur-Saône to Gare du Creusot Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Le Creusot Montceau Montchanin TGV. Use this guide to compare Chalon-sur-Saône and Le Creusot train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chalon-sur-Saône has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Saint-Georges, Le Bourgogne
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Chalon-sur-Saône. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Chalon-sur-Saône. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chalon-sur-Saône: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chalon-sur-Saône: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chalon-sur-Saône: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Saint Régis, Ibis Styles Chalon-sur-Saône, Hotel de la Colombière.
Gare du Creusot Ville is 1 km from Le Creusot city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare du Creusot Ville has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gare du Creusot Ville.
ATMs are available at Gare du Creusot Ville.
Available at Gare du Creusot Ville: Parking, WC.
Available at Gare du Creusot Ville: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare du Creusot Ville.
Le Creusot Montceau Montchanin TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Selecta
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:05 - 22:45. Information desks are located on Level 0 in the departure hall on the left side before access to Platform 1.
Available at Le Creusot Montceau Montchanin TGV: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Le Creusot Montceau Montchanin TGV: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Le Creusot Montceau Montchanin TGV: Full wheelchair access is provided as well as Disabled Passenger Assistance, available Mon - Sun: 06:05 to 22:45.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel KYRIAD Montchanin Le Creusot, HotelF1 Le Creusot Montchanin Gare TGV, Hôtel Entre Terre et Mer.
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