Trains from Paris to Bourg-en-Bresse are a great way to get from the capital to the Rhone-Alpes region when you are visiting France.
Rail services between these cities run from Paris Gare de Lyon train station to Bourg-en-Bresse train station.
Some trains to Bourg-en-Bresse are direct, while others require a change in cities like Lyon en route.
Services on this route are operated by SNCF, and generally depart up to one or two times per hour throughout the day.
The total journey time on trains from Paris to Bourg-en-Bresse ranges from 1 hour and 50 minutes on direct services to 3 hours and 40 minutes on services with connections.
TER and TGV trains both travel this route. Direct services are operated on TGV trains, which are modern and offer two classes of carriage. Services with connections often use regional TER trains for part of the journey.
The cost a single ticket starts at 20 euros for second class and 35 euros for first class. Prices depend on which train you take. You can purchase tickets online in advance to get discounts on trains from Paris to Bourg-en-Bresse.