- 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
€175
Average price
€175
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
10 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cannes 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 Cannes to Bourg-en-Bresse will cost around €175 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €175.
It's difficult to get from Cannes to Bourg-en-Bresse without transferring at least 2 times.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Bourg-en-Bresse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a train costs an average of €68.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€136 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Bourg-en-Bresse:
A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Bourg-en-Bresse costing on average €136.
Other travel options to Bourg-en-Bresse take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
Tickets start at around €136 compared to roughly €73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-63.23. The journey takes 6h 16m versus 5h 24m 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 Cannes to Bourg-en-Bresse trains for today, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:59 AM Cannes | 6h13 | 1:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Cannes | 6h11 | 9:41 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cannes to Bourg-en-Bresse run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €68 but you can travel from only €42 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 19:46. The fastest train covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average train duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €68 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 7:46 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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Gare de Bourg-en-Bresse -> Hôtel de Ville, Bourg-en-Bresse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cannes to Bourg-en-Bresse 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 Bourg-en-Bresse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cannes to Bourg-en-Bresse trains use the Cannes to Bourg-en-Bresse station pair, with some services arriving at Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Cannes and Bourg-en-Bresse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cannes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Roof, La Môme
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Cannes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cannes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cannes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cannes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cannes: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion Cannes, Hôtel Montaigne & Spa.
Bourg-en-Bresse is 1 km from Bourg-en-Bresse city centre. Public transport options include:
Bourg-en-Bresse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Bressan, L'Accent
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bourg-en-Bresse. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bourg-en-Bresse. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bourg-en-Bresse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bourg-en-Bresse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bourg-en-Bresse: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Bourg-en-Bresse, Hôtel Le Griffon d'Or, Best Western Hôtel de France.
Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Bourg-en-Bresse city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière.
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