1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 18 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 36 m
Trains on 18 Sept
11
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Annecy to Bourg-en-Bresse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy to Bourg-en-Bresse will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Annecy to Bourg-en-Bresse you need to make at least one change.
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30018Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Bourg-en-Bresse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 77 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Bourg-en-Bresse:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Bourg-en-Bresse costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Bourg-en-Bresse take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 2h 15m versus 1h 31m 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.
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 Annecy to Bourg-en-Bresse trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:53 Annecy | 2h52 | 12:45 Bourg-en-Bresse | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Annecy to Bourg-en-Bresse run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 5:17 |
Last train 22:12 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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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.
The city's principal museum inside the royal monastery, showing decorative arts and fine collections in an exceptional historic setting.
Museum dedicated to local resistance and deportation history, offering a focused and moving introduction to regional wartime experiences.
Contemporary exhibition venue presenting changing art displays and cultural programming in a central urban setting.
A broad tree-lined promenade ideal for a gentle walk, with greenery, city views and easy access to nearby cultural sites.
A landscaped leisure park on the edge of town with paths, water features and open space popular for relaxed walks and outdoor time.
The city's main square, framed by shops and civic buildings, and a practical place to pause during a walk through the centre.
Bresse chicken with cream and morels, a classic from the Bresse area prized for its richly flavoured poultry and luxurious regional sauce.
Creamy sauce of Bresse cream and white wine, often served with chicken, fish or quenelles; it reflects the dairy-rich cooking of Bresse.
Soft pike dumplings in a creamy Nantua crayfish sauce, a regional speciality from nearby Nantua commonly found in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Refined dining venue in the Monastère Royal de Brou area, offering polished French cuisine in an elegant setting.
Traditional Bressan restaurant known for regional classics such as poultry in cream sauce, served in a warm, old-town setting.
Casual, well-regarded brasserie for French regional cooking, with a central location and a relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in Lyon or Paris, while local transport and everyday cafés remain fairly priced for visitors.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare de Bourg-en-Bresse -> Centre-ville de Bourg-en-Bresse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Annecy 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 Annecy to Bourg-en-Bresse trains use the Annecy to Bourg-en-Bresse station pair, with some services arriving at Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Annecy and Bourg-en-Bresse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Annecy 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 Freti, L'Etage
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Annecy. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Annecy. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Annecy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Annecy: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Annecy: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre, Best Western Hotel International Annecy, Hotel des Alpes.
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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