- 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 on Sep 18
€4
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€4
Fastest journey on Sep 18
27 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
27 m
Buses on Sep 18
6
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pont-d'Ain 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 Pont-d'Ain to Bourg-en-Bresse will cost around €4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 6 buses from Pont-d'Ain to Bourg-en-Bresse, including 6 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 20 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 27 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Pont-d'Ain to Bourg-en-Bresse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, while a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€4 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price | €4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Pont-d'Ain to Bourg-en-Bresse:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pont-d'Ain to Bourg-en-Bresse costing on average €5.
Other travel options to Bourg-en-Bresse take longer:
Bus takes on average 27m.
Tickets start at around €4 compared to roughly €4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.13. The journey takes 27m versus 27m 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.
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 05:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:18AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:18AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:18PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 02:18PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 03:18PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 04:18PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 06:18PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:28PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:28PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:28PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
The table below shows live departures for Pont-d'Ain to Bourg-en-Bresse buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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30018 | 9:18 AM Pont-d'Ain station | 0h27 | 9:45 AM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
30024 | 12:18 PM Pont-d'Ain station | 0h27 | 12:45 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
407606 | 1:18 PM Pont-d'Ain station | 0h27 | 1:45 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
30030 | 3:18 PM Pont-d'Ain station | 0h27 | 3:45 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
30042 | 9:28 PM Pont-d'Ain station | 0h27 | 9:55 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Pont-d'Ain to Bourg-en-Bresse run on average 6 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:16, the last at 21:28. The fastest bus covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average bus duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 20m |
First bus 7:16 AM |
Last bus 9:28 PM |
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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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