- 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
Kč258
Average price
Kč351
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon 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 Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse will cost around Kč351 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč258.
Of the 20 trains that leave Lyon for Bourg-en-Bresse on Wed, Aug 05, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 51 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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889382Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč254. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč254, and a train costs an average of Kč297.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč399 Average price | Kč314 Average price Cheapest | Kč452 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse:
A bus is Kč85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse costing on average Kč399.
Other travel options to Bourg-en-Bresse take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
The journey is about 19m faster (57m by train vs 1h 16m by car) and roughly Kč54 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč399 vs Kč452). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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889465 | 8:12 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 9:12 AM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
895804 | 9:42 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0h39 | 10:21 AM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889469 | 10:12 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 11:12 AM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889471 | 11:12 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 12:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889473 | 12:12 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 1:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889475 | 1:12 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 2:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889477 | 2:12 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 3:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889479 | 3:12 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 4:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889481 | 4:12 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 5:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
895810 | 4:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0h47 | 5:17 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889382 | 4:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0h51 | 5:47 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889483 | 5:12 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 6:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
895918 | 5:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0h47 | 6:17 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
887485 | 5:42 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h02 | 6:44 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889485 | 6:12 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 7:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
895814 | 6:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0h47 | 7:17 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889386 | 6:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0h51 | 7:47 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889487 | 7:12 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 8:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889489 | 8:12 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 9:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
889490 | 9:12 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h00 | 10:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse run on average 12 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at Kč297 but you can travel from only Kč254 by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč297 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 9:43 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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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Gare de Bourg-en-Bresse -> Hôtel de Ville, Bourg-en-Bresse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon 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 Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse trains use the Lyon Part Dieu to Bourg-en-Bresse station pair, with some services arriving at Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière.
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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