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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Montpellier to Bourges
Cheapest price
$155
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
9 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Bourges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Bourges will cost around $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
It's difficult to get from Montpellier to Bourges without transferring at least once.
5158+
450611:59 AM7h05Montpellier-Saint-Roch7:04 PMGare de Bourges$1551One-way1 transfer- 6871+450410:02 AM5h42Montpellier-Sud-de-France3:44 PMGare de Bourges$1551One-way1 transfer
- 4766+
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8613097:05 PM15h15Montpellier-Saint-Roch10:20 AMGare de Bourges$1741One-way2 transfers - 6270+3665+8608381:19 PM6h16Montpellier-Sud-de-France7:35 PMGare de Bourges$1761One-way2 transfers
- 5744+3619+8615619:42 PM13h10Montpellier-Saint-Roch10:52 AMGare de Bourges$1821One-way2 transfers
- 6871+450410:02 AM5h42Montpellier-Sud-de-France3:44 PMGare de Bourges$1551One-way1 transfer
- 6270+3665+8608381:19 PM6h16Montpellier-Sud-de-France7:35 PMGare de Bourges$1761One-way2 transfers
- 5158+450611:59 AM7h05Montpellier-Saint-Roch7:04 PMGare de Bourges$1551One-way1 transfer
- 5744+3619+8615619:42 PM13h10Montpellier-Saint-Roch10:52 AMGare de Bourges$1821One-way2 transfers
- 4766+3750+8613097:05 PM15h15Montpellier-Saint-Roch10:20 AMGare de Bourges$1741One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Montpellier to Bourges
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Bourges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Bourges:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Bourges costing on average $121 (€100).
Other travel options to Bourges take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
Tickets start at around $121 (€100) compared to roughly $139 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 5h 23m versus 5h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Montpellier to Bourges train times
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Bourges trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6258+ 3917 | On time 2:51 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 6h14 | 9:05 PM Gare de Bourges | 1 transfer | |
| 12336+3923 | 4:50 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 6h14 | 11:04 PM Gare de Bourges | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
| 6871+4504 | 10:02 AM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 5h42 | 3:44 PM Gare de Bourges | 1 transfer | |
| 5158+4506 | 11:59 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 7h05 | 7:04 PM Gare de Bourges | 1 transfer | |
| 6270+3665+860838 | 1:19 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 6h16 | 7:35 PM Gare de Bourges | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Montpellier to Bourges
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Trains from Montpellier to Bourges run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 5h 42m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 42m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 9:46 PM |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros, SNCF | TGV INOUI from Montpellier to Bourges trainsSNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros, SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Montpellier and Bourges from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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