- 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
$80
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
365 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris 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 Paris to Bourg-en-Bresse will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 11 trains that leave Paris for Bourg-en-Bresse on Thu, Jul 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct trains cover the 365 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest trains will take 3 h 12 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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889487Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Bourg-en-Bresse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $43.
Distance: 226 miles (365 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Bourg-en-Bresse:
A bus is $14 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Bourg-en-Bresse costing on average $68 (€68).
A bus is $87 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Bourg-en-Bresse costing on average $141 (€141).
Other travel options to Bourg-en-Bresse take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
The journey is about 1h 44m faster (2h 39m by train vs 4h 23m by car) and roughly $37 (€37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($68 (€68) vs $105 (€105)). 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 SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia.
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 Paris to Bourg-en-Bresse trains for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6613+ 889477 | On time 11:52 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h20 | 3:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 1 transfer | |
9269+ 17831+ 30081 | On time 11:56 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h10 | 4:06 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 2 transfers | |
6685+ 889479 | 12:52 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h20 | 4:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 1 transfer | |
6617+ 889481 | 1:52 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h20 | 5:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 1 transfer | |
9777 | 4:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h51 | 6:09 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6687+ 889487 | 5:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h12 | 8:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 1 transfer | |
6627+ 889489 | 5:52 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h20 | 9:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 1 transfer | |
9277+ 895859 | 5:56 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h45 | 9:41 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 1 transfer | |
6669+ 96530+ 30042 | 6:26 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h29 | 9:55 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 2 transfers | |
6689+ 889490 | 7:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h12 | 10:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 1 transfer | |
9763 | 8:14 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1h49 | 10:03 AM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6607+ 889471 | 9:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h12 | 12:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 1 transfer | |
6609+ 889473 | 10:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h12 | 1:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 1 transfer | |
6611+ 889475 | 11:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h12 | 2:12 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Paris to Bourg-en-Bresse run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€27) but you can travel from only $22 (€22) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 226 miles (365 km) distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 226 miles (365 km) |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€27) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 10:02 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 Paris 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 Paris to Bourg-en-Bresse trains use the Paris Gare de Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse station pair, with some services arriving at Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Paris and Bourg-en-Bresse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon 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: Le Train Bleu, La Fabrique Cookies, The Grand Comptoir, Café Pierre Hermé, Paul, Starbucks, Golden Brioche, Mezzo di Pasta, McDonald's, The Prem1er Café, & many more
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse 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: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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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