1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
19 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
20 m
Trains on 18 Sept
16
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mâcon to Villefranche-sur-Saône is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mâcon to Villefranche-sur-Saône will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 16 trains from Mâcon to Villefranche-sur-Saône, including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.
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17829
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17825
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17829Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mâcon to Villefranche-sur-Saône among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 36 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mâcon to Villefranche-sur-Saône:
A coach is £0.37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mâcon to Villefranche-sur-Saône costing on average £9.
Other travel options to Villefranche-sur-Saône take longer:
Coach takes on average 50m.
The journey is about 12m faster (22m by train vs 34m by car) and roughly £0.23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£9 vs £10). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mâcon to Villefranche-sur-Saône trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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886003 | 6:01 Mâcon station | 0h28 | 6:29 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
886005 | 6:29 Mâcon station | 0h19 | 6:48 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
886111 | 6:36 Mâcon station | 0h29 | 7:05 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
17821 | 6:58 Mâcon station | 0h21 | 7:19 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
886007 | 7:29 Mâcon station | 0h20 | 7:49 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
886011 | 7:36 Mâcon station | 0h29 | 8:05 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
17823 | 7:58 Mâcon station | 0h21 | 8:19 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
886013 | 8:30 Mâcon station | 0h20 | 8:50 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
886015 | 8:36 Mâcon station | 0h29 | 9:05 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
17825 | 8:58 Mâcon station | 0h21 | 9:19 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
17767 | 9:58 Mâcon station | 0h21 | 10:19 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
17827 | 10:58 Mâcon station | 0h21 | 11:19 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
17769 | 11:58 Mâcon station | 0h21 | 12:19 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
886119 | 12:36 Mâcon station | 0h29 | 13:05 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
17829 | 12:58 Mâcon station | 0h21 | 13:19 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
17771 | 13:55 Mâcon station | 0h23 | 14:18 Villefranche-sur-Saône station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Mâcon to Villefranche-sur-Saône run on average 9 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 21m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 5:39 |
Last train 22:42 |
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Busiest Day Sun |
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Best time to book 1 day |
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Discover the best of Villefranche-sur-Saône — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Villefranche-sur-Saône trip today.
Main local museum covering art, archaeology and regional history, set in a former grain market in the heart of town.
Contemporary exhibition venue linked to the Paul-Dini museum, showing modern and regional art in a central urban setting.
Local cultural venue hosting temporary art exhibitions and heritage displays, useful for seeing the town’s creative scene.
The town’s main historic street, lined with arcades, shops and notable facades, ideal for a first walk through central Villefranche.
Pleasant green park for a break from the centre, with lawns and walking paths popular with local residents and families.
Central square beside Notre-Dame-des-Marais, lively and practical for admiring the church and surrounding historic buildings.
A Lyonnais sausage usually served warm with potatoes or lentils. It is a regional staple in the Rhône area and widely eaten in Beaujolais country.
A rich chicken stew from nearby Bresse cooked with cream, often with morels. It is a classic celebratory dish across the wider Lyonnais region.
Freshwater pike dumplings in a creamy crayfish sauce. This elegant regional dish is strongly associated with Lyon and the Saône valley.
Elegant restaurant known for refined French seasonal cooking and a calm, polished atmosphere suited to a longer dinner.
Traditional bouchon-style restaurant serving Lyonnais and Beaujolais dishes in a friendly, rustic setting in central Villefranche-sur-Saône.
Well-regarded brasserie with classic French dishes, regional wines and a relaxed atmosphere convenient for the town centre.
Moderate for France: lodging and dining are usually cheaper than Lyon, while local transport and everyday café costs stay fairly typical for the region.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is enough in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mâcon to Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mâcon to Villefranche-sur-Saône trains use the Mâcon to Villefranche-sur-Saône station pair, with some services arriving at Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere. Use this guide to compare Mâcon and Villefranche-sur-Saône train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mâcon 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 La Part des Anges, Le Saint Laurent
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Mâcon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Mâcon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mâcon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mâcon: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mâcon: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Plus Hotel d'Europe et d'Angleterre, Hôtel du Nord, Ibis Styles Mâcon Centre.
Mâcon-Loché TGV is 4 km from Mâcon city centre. Public transport options include:
Mâcon-Loché TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Mâcon-Loché TGV.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Mâcon-Loché TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Mâcon-Loché TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mâcon-Loché TGV: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mâcon-Loché TGV: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Villefranche-sur-Saône has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Faisan Doré, Restaurant Le Beaujolais
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Villefranche-sur-Saône. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Villefranche-sur-Saône. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Villefranche-sur-Saône: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villefranche-sur-Saône: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villefranche-sur-Saône: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Plus Hotel Plaisance, Hotel Mercure Villefranche en Beaujolais.
Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere.
ATMs are available at Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere.
Available at Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villefranche-sur-Saône, Gare Routiere.
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