- Must visit
Musée du Monastère Royal de Brou
Fine arts museum inside the Royal Monastery of Brou, with collections spanning painting, sculpture, and decorative arts in a remarkable setting.
Cheapest price
Kč129
Average price
Kč160
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mâcon to Bourg-en-Bresse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mâcon to Bourg-en-Bresse will cost around Kč160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč129.
Of the 8 buses that leave Mâcon for Bourg-en-Bresse on Tue, Aug 04, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 32 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 2 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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30073
30091
30081
30069
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30087
30073Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mâcon to Bourg-en-Bresse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč173. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč173, and a train costs an average of Kč191.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč180 Average price Cheapest | Kč511 Average price | Kč225 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mâcon to Bourg-en-Bresse:
A bus is Kč331 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mâcon to Bourg-en-Bresse costing on average Kč511.
Other travel options to Bourg-en-Bresse take longer:
Bus takes on average 43m.
Tickets start at around Kč180 compared to roughly Kč225 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč45. The journey takes 43m versus 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, REGION - cars Région Ain, SNCF Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč77 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:04AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price Kč185 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price Kč77 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:04AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price Kč178 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price Kč51 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:04AM | Arrival Time 10:06AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price Kč178 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price Kč83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč103 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:04AM | Arrival Time 12:06PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price Kč129 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price Kč77 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:04PM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price Kč129 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 03:04PM | Arrival Time 04:06PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč178 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 04:04PM | Arrival Time 05:06PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price Kč175 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 05:04PM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price Kč178 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price Kč77 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 06:04PM | Arrival Time 07:06PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price Kč178 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price Kč51 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:04PM | Arrival Time 08:06PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price Kč178 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:04PM | Arrival Time 09:06PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price Kč129 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price Kč51 |
The table below shows live departures for Mâcon to Bourg-en-Bresse buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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30069 | 9:04 AM Mâcon station | 1h02 | 10:06 AM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
30073 | 11:04 AM Mâcon station | 1h02 | 12:06 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
30077 | 1:04 PM Mâcon station | 1h02 | 2:06 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
30081 | 3:04 PM Mâcon station | 1h02 | 4:06 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
30085 | 5:04 PM Mâcon station | 1h02 | 6:06 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
30087 | 6:04 PM Mâcon station | 1h02 | 7:06 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
30089 | 7:04 PM Mâcon station | 1h02 | 8:06 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
30091 | 8:04 PM Mâcon station | 1h02 | 9:06 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mâcon to Bourg-en-Bresse run on average 10 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at Kč173 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:38, the last at 21:04. The fastest bus covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average bus duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč173 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 2m |
First bus 5:38 AM |
Last bus 9:04 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Bourg-en-Bresse — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bourg-en-Bresse trip today.
Fine arts museum inside the Royal Monastery of Brou, with collections spanning painting, sculpture, and decorative arts in a remarkable setting.
Museum dedicated to local identity, history, and Bresse traditions, useful for understanding the region beyond its famous monument.
Contemporary art venue presenting changing exhibitions in a compact city-center setting, ideal for a shorter cultural stop.
Main civic square framed by historic buildings, markets, and cafés nearby; a natural starting point for exploring the city center.
Popular urban park with lawns, paths, and shaded areas; ideal for a relaxed break close to the center.
Pedestrian-friendly shopping street lined with traditional facades, making it a pleasant route through the city center.
Bresse chicken with cream and morels is the area’s signature dish, prized for PDO poultry, rich local cream, and mushroom sauce from nearby Bresse traditions.
Bresse chicken in cream with crayfish combines the region’s famous poultry with a classic Ain-style sauce, showing the old festive cooking of Bresse.
Quenelles in Nantua sauce are soft pike dumplings baked with a creamy crayfish sauce, a major specialty from the Ain region often served around Bourg-en-Bresse.
Refined Michelin-starred dining by Georges Blanc, famed for Bresse cuisine, polished service, and an iconic gastronomic setting in nearby Vonnas.
Well-known traditional restaurant focused on Bresse cooking, poultry, and regional products in a warm, classic atmosphere.
Historic Brasserie in Bourg-en-Bresse serving classic regional dishes in an elegant yet accessible setting near the city center.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and everyday cafés stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis and cafés usually get small change.
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Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière -> Bourg-en-Bresse, Hôtel de Ville
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