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Musée du Berry
Museum in the Palais Jacques Cœur area presenting regional archaeology, medieval sculpture, and decorative arts.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Orléans to Bourges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orléans to Bourges will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 5 buses from Orléans to Bourges, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 98 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.

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Buses from Orléans to Bourges run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 20:40. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 8:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Orléans to Bourges.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Orléans to Bourges buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:55 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 1h45 | 10:40 PM Bourges, Rue du Pré Doulet | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, November 3 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 AM Orléans | 1h20 | 8:20 AM Bourges | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Orléans | 0h50 | 8:50 AM Bourges | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Orléans | 0h50 | 12:10 PM Bourges | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Orléans | 0h50 | 1:00 PM Bourges | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Museum in the Palais Jacques Cœur area presenting regional archaeology, medieval sculpture, and decorative arts.
Fine arts museum in the former archbishop’s palace with paintings, furniture, and decorative collections.
Showcases exceptional French craftsmanship through objects made by award-winning master artisans.
Art Deco public garden known for sculpted hedges, fountains, and a peaceful atmosphere near the center.
Pleasant square in the old center, surrounded by heritage buildings and useful for relaxed photo stops.
Elegant cathedral-side gardens with lawns, topiary, and one of the city’s finest monument viewpoints.
Lentils from the Berry area, often served warm or in salad. They are prized for their fine skin, nutty taste, and long-standing regional farming tradition.
A soft fresh goat cheese from nearby Berry villages. It reflects the region’s strong goat farming heritage and is eaten plain, with herbs, or on bread.
A small round goat cheese from the Loire and Berry area with a wrinkled rind and creamy center. It is one of the best-known local traditional cheeses.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in central Bourges, known for refined contemporary French cuisine and polished service in a historic setting.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving classic French dishes with a Bourges identity, in a warm and intimate old-town atmosphere.
Popular bistro-style address near the historic center, appreciated for seasonal French cooking, friendly service, and a relaxed local feel.
Moderate for France: hotels, dining, and local transit are usually cheaper than Paris, but pricier than smaller towns.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafes and taxis, rounding up by €1-2 is common but not required.
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Rue du Pré Doulet, Bourges -> Place Gordaine, Bourges
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Most Orléans to Bourges buses use the Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération to Bourges, Rue du Pré Doulet station pair, with some services arriving at Bourges, Rue Joseph le Brix. Use this guide to compare Orléans and Bourges bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération is 1 km from Orléans city centre. Public transport options include:
Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération. ATMs are available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération.
Ticket office support is available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération.
Available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération: There are accessible paths for people with reduced mobility.
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou is 3 km from Orléans city centre. Public transport options include:
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Boulangerie Pompidou (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou.
Available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou: Elevators, ramps.
Bourges, Rue Joseph le Brix is 2 km from Bourges city centre. Public transport options include:
Bourges, Rue Joseph le Brix has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bourges, Rue Joseph le Brix. ATMs are available at Bourges, Rue Joseph le Brix.
Ticket office support is available at Bourges, Rue Joseph le Brix.
Available at Bourges, Rue Joseph le Brix: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bourges, Rue Joseph le Brix: Basic accessibility features available.
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