- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bourges to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bourges to Paris will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 19 trains that leave Bourges for Paris on Mon, Jun 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 197 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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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861574Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bourges to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bourges to Paris:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bourges to Paris costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
The journey is about 29m faster (2h 30m by train vs 2h 59m by car) and roughly $30 (€25) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($45 (€37) vs $75 (€62)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bourges to Paris trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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860855+ 8362 | On time 7:46 AM Gare de Bourges | 3h56 | 11:42 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
3918 | 1:54 PM Gare de Bourges | 1h59 | 3:53 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 0 transfersDirect | |
3920 | 6:55 PM Gare de Bourges | 1h58 | 8:53 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 0 transfersDirect | |
861574+ 3674 | 7:15 PM Gare de Bourges | 2h16 | 9:31 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 1 transfer | |
860859+ 3684 | 7:49 PM Gare de Bourges | 2h42 | 10:31 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 1 transfer | |
3924 | 9:02 PM Gare de Bourges | 1h58 | 11:00 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
860851+ 3604 | 6:04 AM Gare de Bourges | 2h27 | 8:31 AM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 1 transfer | |
3904 | 6:55 AM Gare de Bourges | 1h58 | 8:53 AM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 0 transfersDirect | |
861552+ 3614 | 7:08 AM Gare de Bourges | 2h23 | 9:31 AM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bourges to Paris run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:30, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 122 miles (197 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 1:30 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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A Historic neighborhood mixing elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets. Popular with both locals and visitors for wandering.
Paris’s most famous avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Best known for grand urban scenery and flagship stores.
Buttery, flaky viennoiserie closely associated with Parisian breakfast culture and best enjoyed fresh from a neighborhood boulangerie.
The iconic Paris loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, central to daily meals and protected by French baking tradition.
Classic onion soup enriched with stock and topped with bread and melted cheese, a long-standing Paris bistro favorite.
Luxury fine-dining restaurant at Le Bristol Paris, renowned for haute cuisine, exceptional service, and elegant surroundings.
Well-known Saint-Germain bistro celebrated for polished classic French cooking in an intimate, bustling setting.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bourges to Paris 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 Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bourges to Paris trains use the Bourges to Paris Gare d'Austerlitz station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne. Use this guide to compare Bourges and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bourges is 1 km from Bourges city centre. Public transport options include:
Bourges has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Louis XI, Le Beauvoir
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bourges. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bourges. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bourges: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bourges: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bourges: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include ibis Bourges, Hotel de Bourbon Mercure Bourges, Hotel Le Christina.
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz is 1 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Brioche Dorée, Dalloyau, La Croissanterie
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Seine entrance and on the underground level near the RER stairs and escalator.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located across from Platforms 1 and 2 and are open daily from 06:00 to 22:00. .
Available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: The station is fully accessible, including handicapped parking, lifts, ramps, handicapped restrooms, and lowered counters.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes, OFF Paris Seine, Hotel Devillas.
Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Croq'Voyage, Eat'Shop, Selecta
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.".
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:45 - 18:00. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Available at Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne: The station is fully accessible, including step-free access throughout the station. An office to assist people with disabilities is located next to the ticket office, open daily from 06:00 to 23:15.
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Paris Bercy, Kyriad Paris Bercy Village, Hotel Le Quartier Bercy-Square.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
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