- 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
€5
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oyonnax 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 Oyonnax to Bourg-en-Bresse will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 1 trains that leave Oyonnax for Bourg-en-Bresse on Wed, Aug 05, 1 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 34 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 54 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.
886410
886410Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oyonnax to Bourg-en-Bresse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 41m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Oyonnax to Bourg-en-Bresse:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oyonnax to Bourg-en-Bresse costing on average €12.
Other travel options to Bourg-en-Bresse take longer:
Train takes on average 55m.
Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 55m versus 50m 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 TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 Oyonnax 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
886410 | 12:38 PM Oyonnax station | 0h54 | 1:32 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Oyonnax to Bourg-en-Bresse run on average 1 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:38, the last at 18:38. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 6:38 AM |
Last train 6:38 PM |
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Best time to book 2 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 Oyonnax 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 Oyonnax to Bourg-en-Bresse trains use the Oyonnax to Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Bourg-en-Bresse. Use this guide to compare Oyonnax and Bourg-en-Bresse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oyonnax has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Oyonnax.
Available at Oyonnax: Parking.
Available at Oyonnax: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oyonnax.
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.
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.
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