Train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Bourg-en-Bresse

🇫🇷 Lyon Part-Dieu → 🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse

Straight-line Distance

56 km

NNE (29.2°)

Rail Distance

~73 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 5m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

11.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 3.0 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 14.3 kg

Taking the train saves 11.3 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

High-Speed Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Lyon Part-Dieu
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Destination

Bourg-en-Bresse

Journey Tips

SNCF TER services connect Lyon Part-Dieu to Bourg-en-Bresse in around 45 minutes on a frequent schedule throughout the day.

Scenic Highlight

The Dombes plateau between Lyon and Bourg is renowned for its thousands of ponds and wetlands, supporting exceptional birdlife visible from the train.

Booking Tip

TER tickets on this regional route need no advance booking; purchase at the station or on the SNCF Connect app with no booking fee.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Bourg-en-Bresse

🇨🇭 Aigle 135 km 🇨🇭 Basel SBB 234 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 189 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 114 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 144 km

Also from Lyon Part-Dieu

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 215 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 334 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 210 km 🇨🇭 Sion 200 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 176 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lyon Part-Dieu to Bourg-en-Bresse takes approximately 1h 5m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~73 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Lyon Part-Dieu to Bourg-en-Bresse is approximately 73 km (56 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Bourg-en-Bresse emits approximately 3.0 kg of CO2, compared to 14.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 11.3 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lyon Part-Dieu to Bourg-en-Bresse typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Lyon Part-Dieu and Bourg-en-Bresse.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27