To visit Burgundy without a car, base yourself on the railway between Dijon and Beaune. Regional trains stop at Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune, Mobigo buses run between Dijon and Beaune, and the Voie des Vignes cycle route runs through the wine villages.
The short answer
Direct TGV trains from Paris Gare de Lyon reach Dijon in 1 hour 35 minutes, and Paris to Beaune takes 2 hours 15 minutes with a change at Dijon. The fastest TER from Dijon to Beaune takes 18 minutes, with stops at Gevrey-Chambertin and Nuits-Saint-Georges on the line.
From the stations, rent a bike and ride the Voie des Vignes: 22 km from Beaune to Santenay, 24.40 km from Beaune to Nuits-Saint-Georges and 21.6 km from Nuits-Saint-Georges to Dijon. Bikes travel free on TER trains.
Your options
| Option | From | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGV | Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijon | 1h35 | — |
| Train with a change | Paris to Beaune via Dijon | 2h15 | — |
| TER | Dijon to Beaune | 18 min | — |
| TER | Dijon to Gevrey-Chambertin | under 10 min | — |
| TGV | Paris Gare de Lyon to Mâcon-Loché TGV | 1h30 | — |
| Mobigo bus 113 | Dijon to Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune | — | — |
| Bike rental | Santenay station | — | €15 ($16) a day, electric €35 ($38) |
| Electric bike rental | Gevrey-Chambertin tourist office | — | €45 ($49) a day |
Trains from Paris
The direct TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijon takes 1 hour 35 minutes. For Beaune, the fastest trip is 2 hours 15 minutes with a change at Dijon. Beaune station is on avenue du 8 Septembre.
For southern Burgundy, the direct TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon reaches Mâcon-Loché TGV in 1 hour 30 minutes. Bus line E links Mâcon-Loché TGV with Mâcon-Ville station. In Mâcon, the Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne is 8 minutes from the TER station.
The TER through the vineyards
The TER line from Dijon to Mâcon stops at Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune. The fastest train from Dijon to Beaune takes 18 minutes, with 45 trains a day and an average trip of 23 minutes.
Gevrey-Chambertin is under 10 minutes from Dijon by TER. Buy TER tickets at the Gevrey-Nuits tourist office or from the machine at Gevrey-Chambertin station.
Other stations near the vineyards are Vougeot-Gilly-lès-Cîteaux, Corgoloin, Meursault and Santenay. Meursault station is about 2 km from the village of Meursault.
Show your TER Mobigo ticket at partner sites for a reduced rate. Partners include the Hôtel-Dieu – Hospices de Beaune, the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne in Beaune, Domaine Besancenot, Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi in Santenay and the Château du Clos de Vougeot.
The Château du Clos de Vougeot by train
The Château du Clos de Vougeot was built in the 12th century by the monks of Cîteaux Abbey. Arrive by Mobigo train at Vougeot station and show your ticket for the €9.50 ($10) self-guided rate instead of €12 ($13).
The château opens 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from April 1 to October 31, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November 1 to March 31. The self-guided visit needs no reservation. Book the guided tours in English, at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Mobigo buses
Mobigo line 113 runs from Dijon to Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune, and line 114 from Dijon to Gevrey-Chambertin and Saint-Philibert. From Beaune, line 115 runs to Saulieu and line 116 to Seurre.
On Beaune's local buses, buy tickets from the driver, in the SNCF Connect app or in the Tixipass app. Carry change: drivers give change on up to €10 ($11).
The Voie des Vignes by bike
The Voie des Vignes is a smooth asphalt route for cyclists and walkers, with little elevation change and illustrated information panels at the stops. Burgundy Tourism rates the route from Dijon to Santenay as easy, over 2 to 3 days, with about 1.5 to 2 hours of cycling per stage.
The Beaune to Santenay section covers 22 km of small roads and vineyard tracks through Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. It follows the slope with a slight gradient.
The Beaune to Nuits-Saint-Georges section is 24.40 km through Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny. From Nuits-Saint-Georges to Dijon, 21.6 km pass through Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Gevrey-Chambertin, Fixin and Marsannay-la-Côte.
From Santenay, a 13 km greenway on the former Chagny–Autun railway line runs to Nolay. It crosses the Cormot viaduct, 158 meters long and 18 meters high. GPX tracks and the free Balades en Bourgogne app cover the route.
Bike rental
The Agence de Tourisme de Santenay, at Santenay station, rents 9 adult bikes, 8 electric bikes and 3 children's bikes. A bike costs €10 ($11) a half-day, €15 ($16) a day, €30 ($32) for 3 days or €45 ($49) a week. An electric bike costs €25 ($27) a half-day or €35 ($38) a day.
The deposit is €100 ($108) per bike and €300 ($324) per electric bike. Helmets, baskets and baby seats are free. Call 03 80 20 63 15 to reserve.
The Gevrey-Chambertin tourist office, 1 rue Gaston Roupnel, rents 2 SOLEX electric bikes at €15 ($16) an hour, €30 ($32) a half-day, €45 ($49) a day or €85 ($92) for two days. From three days, the rate is €36 ($39) a day. Contact the office on 03 80 34 38 40 to check availability.
Book bikes at the Nuits-Saint-Georges tourist office, 3 rue Sonoys, or in its online shop. The Nolay and Chagny tourist offices also rent classic and electric bikes.
Taxis
Taxis and private drivers take bookings for trips within Beaune and to the nearby villages.
Chablis
Chablis has no railway station. The TER from Paris-Bercy reaches Auxerre-Saint-Gervais in about 1 hour 45 minutes, and Chablis is 20 km from Auxerre. Mobigo coach line 804, Tonnerre to Auxerre, serves Chablis.
Before you go
- Look for the phone symbol at the top of a column in Beaune's interurban bus timetables: those departures must be booked. Côte & Sud runs on-demand transport to villages without regular lines (03 80 21 85 09).
- From September 21 to November 21, 2026, the Santenay bike rental opens Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. From November 22 to December 19 it opens only Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons, and it closes from December 20, 2026 to January 4, 2027.
- Until December 31, 2026, line 804 does not stop at Ecole/Mairie in Chablis. Use the stop on rue Bretauche.
- Spit as you taste if you are cycling.
For the wider region, see Burgundy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Burgundy's wine villages by train?
Yes. The TER line from Dijon to Mâcon stops at Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune, and other stations serve Vougeot-Gilly-lès-Cîteaux, Corgoloin, Meursault and Santenay. The fastest TER from Dijon to Beaune takes 18 minutes, and bikes travel free on TER trains.
How long is the Voie des Vignes?
The Voie des Vignes runs 22 km from Beaune to Santenay, 24.40 km from Beaune to Nuits-Saint-Georges and 21.6 km from Nuits-Saint-Georges to Dijon. A 13 km greenway continues from Santenay to Nolay on a former railway line.
Where can I rent a bike in Burgundy without a car?
The Agence de Tourisme de Santenay rents bikes at Santenay station, from €15 ($16) a day or €35 ($38) for an electric bike. The Gevrey-Chambertin tourist office rents electric bikes at €45 ($49) a day, and the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Nolay and Chagny tourist offices also rent bikes.
How do I get to Chablis without a car?
Take the TER from Paris-Bercy to Auxerre-Saint-Gervais, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Chablis has no station and lies 20 km from Auxerre. Mobigo coach line 804 between Tonnerre and Auxerre serves Chablis.
