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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 20
$4
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$4
Fastest journey on Sep 20
17 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
17 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Amour 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 Saint-Amour to Bourg-en-Bresse will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from Saint-Amour to Bourg-en-Bresse, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 17 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Amour to Bourg-en-Bresse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (17m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Amour to Bourg-en-Bresse trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:25 AM St Amour | 0h17 | 6:42 AM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:24 AM St Amour | 0h17 | 8:41 AM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:09 AM St Amour | 0h17 | 10:26 AM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:29 AM St Amour | 0h17 | 10:46 AM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:24 PM St Amour | 0h17 | 1:41 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:09 PM St Amour | 0h17 | 2:26 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:24 PM St Amour | 0h17 | 4:41 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:09 PM St Amour | 0h17 | 8:26 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:23 PM St Amour | 0h18 | 9:41 PM Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Saint-Amour to Bourg-en-Bresse run on average 9 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 16m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 10:34 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 Saint-Amour 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 Saint-Amour to Bourg-en-Bresse trains use the St-Amour to Bourg-en-Bresse station pair. Use this guide to compare Saint-Amour and Bourg-en-Bresse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St-Amour has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at St-Amour.
Available at St-Amour: Parking, WC.
Available at St-Amour: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at St-Amour.
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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