- 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 17
kr250
Average ticket price on Sep 17
kr381
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 22 m
Trains on Sep 17
13
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva 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 Geneva to Bourg-en-Bresse will cost around kr381 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr250.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 13 trains from Geneva to Bourg-en-Bresse, including 8 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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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96646 · 17960 · 895814
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9784Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Bourg-en-Bresse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr207 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr207, while a train costs an average of kr494.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr494 Average price | kr207 Average price Cheapest | kr620 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Geneva to Bourg-en-Bresse:
A bus is kr287 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Bourg-en-Bresse costing on average kr494.
Other travel options to Bourg-en-Bresse take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Tickets start at around kr494 compared to roughly kr620 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr126. The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 18m 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.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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 Geneva to Bourg-en-Bresse trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9760 | 6:28 AM Geneva station | 1h20 | 7:48 AM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
96554+ 30018 | 7:24 AM Geneva station | 2h21 | 9:45 AM Bourg-en-Bresse | 1 transfer | |
9764 | 8:21 AM Geneva station | 1h28 | 9:49 AM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9768 | 10:27 AM Geneva station | 1h22 | 11:49 AM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9770 | 12:27 PM Geneva station | 1h22 | 1:49 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
96566+ 30030 | 1:24 PM Geneva station | 2h21 | 3:45 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 1 transfer | |
9774 | 2:27 PM Geneva station | 1h22 | 3:49 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
96570 · 882116 | 3:24 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 5:26 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 1 transfer | |
9776 | 4:23 PM Geneva station | 1h26 | 5:49 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
96646 · 17960 · 895814 | 4:34 PM Geneva station | 2h43 | 7:17 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 2 transfers | |
96574 · 882122 | 5:24 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 7:26 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 1 transfer | |
9780 | 6:23 PM Geneva station | 1h26 | 7:49 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9784 | 8:26 PM Geneva station | 1h23 | 9:49 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Geneva to Bourg-en-Bresse run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr182 but you can travel from only kr111 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price kr182 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 10:13 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 Geneva 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 Geneva to Bourg-en-Bresse trains use the Genève to Bourg-en-Bresse station pair, with some services arriving at Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Bourg-en-Bresse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport 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 Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
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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