Tucked into the heart of the Hautes Vosges, La Bresse has no train station of its own, but it is easy to reach by car and reasonably well served by train plus shuttle.
By car
- From Paris: 4h to 4h30 via A4 then A31 Nancy, Épinal exit, then N57 to Remiremont and D486 to La Bresse (440 km)
- From Nancy: 1h30 via A31 then N57
- From Strasbourg: 2h via A35 and the Vosges passes (Col de la Schlucht), or via the motorway through Mulhouse
- From Lyon: 4h via A6, A36, A31
- From Brussels: 5h30 via Metz and Nancy
In winter, stick to the A31 rather than crossing the Vosges passes.
By train
- TGV Paris-Remiremont: around 2h50. Remiremont is the closest station to La Bresse.
- TER Nancy-Épinal-Remiremont: regular connections.
- Mulhouse / Basel stations: then bus towards Le Thillot and La Bresse.
From Remiremont to La Bresse (21 km)
- SNCF TER coach: about 54 min, 4 coaches per day
- FLUO Grand Est line 88R003 (Remiremont ↔ La Bresse)
- BlaBlaCar Bus / SNCF coaches: from around €4
Timetables: ter.sncf.com/grand-est and services.fluo.grandest.fr.
By long-distance bus
Several FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus lines serve Remiremont and Épinal from Paris and major regional cities. Connect onwards by TER or FLUO coach to La Bresse.
Once on site
A car is strongly recommended to access the ski slopes, lakes and hikes. In winter, snow equipment is mandatory (chains or winter tyres depending on conditions).
Carpooling
BlaBlaCar is very active on the Paris-Remiremont and Lyon-Vosges routes, especially on ski weekends. Budget-friendly option.
Arriving by plane
No airport nearby. The most practical options: Basel-Mulhouse (2h), Luxembourg (2h30), Paris CDG / Orly (4h + train).
Frequently asked questions
Can you reach La Bresse by train?
Not directly: the closest station is Remiremont TGV (30 min by car). Shuttles and taxis provide the connection. You can also arrive in Nancy or Mulhouse and rent a car.