The cheapest and fastest trains from Tours to Bourges
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tours to Bourges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tours to Bourges will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 3 trains that leave Tours for Bourges on Mon, Jun 22, 3 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 134 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
7:29 AM1h44Tours9:13 AMBourges$191One-way0 transfers
11:05 AM1h44Tours12:49 PMBourges$341One-way0 transfers
3:29 PM1h51Tours5:20 PMBourges$341One-way0 transfers
11:05 AM1h44Tours12:49 PMBourges$341One-way0 transfers
7:29 AM1h44Tours9:13 AMBourges$191One-way0 transfers
3:29 PM1h51Tours5:20 PMBourges$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Tours to Bourges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tours to Bourges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m 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 Tours to Bourges:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Bourges costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Bourges take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
The journey is about 6m faster (1h 40m by train vs 1h 46m by car) and roughly $22 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($30 (€25) vs $53 (€43)). 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, TER REMI, TER, 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.
Live departures
Tours to Bourges train times
The table below shows live departures for Tours to Bourges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
860208+ 4402 | On time 8:01 AM Tours station | 1h33 | 9:34 AM Gare de Bourges | 1 transfer | |
860804 | 9:29 AM Tours station | 1h44 | 11:13 AM Gare de Bourges | 0 transfersDirect | |
16840 | 12:05 PM Tours station | 1h44 | 1:49 PM Gare de Bourges | 0 transfersDirect | |
4404+ 106377 | 1:10 PM Tours station | 1h45 | 2:55 PM Gare de Bourges | 1 transfer | |
860840 | 2:04 PM Tours station | 1h41 | 3:45 PM Gare de Bourges | 0 transfersDirect | |
4406+ 860560 | 3:54 PM Tours station | 2h03 | 5:57 PM Gare de Bourges | 1 transfer | |
860844 · 861327 | 5:24 PM Tours station | 1h56 | 7:20 PM Gare de Bourges | 1 transfer | |
860846 | 6:28 PM Tours station | 1h44 | 8:12 PM Gare de Bourges | 0 transfersDirect | |
860848 | 7:29 PM Tours station | 1h44 | 9:13 PM Gare de Bourges | 0 transfersDirect | |
860810 | 8:53 PM Tours station | 1h50 | 10:43 PM Gare de Bourges | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, but also compare tickets for the likes of TER REMI, SNCF | Intercités, TER or Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to find the best option for your trip from Tours to Bourges.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Tours to Bourges.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Tours to Bourges
Trains from Tours to Bourges run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:01, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 2:01 AM |
Last train 9:02 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER REMI, SNCF | Intercités, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Tours to Bourges trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER REMI, SNCF | Intercités, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Tours and Bourges from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
SNCF | Intercités
TER REMI
TER
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Tours to Bourges
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tours to Bourges 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 Bourges, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Tours to Bourges
Most Tours to Bourges trains use the Tours to Bourges station pair. Use this guide to compare Tours and Bourges train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Tours station do trains to Bourges leave from?
Getting to Tours from Tours city centre
Tours is 1 km from Tours city centre. Public transport options include:
Tours train station facilities and services
Tours has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Saint Germain, La Maison des Halles
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tours. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Tours. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tours: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tours: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tours: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel de l'Univers Tours, Oceania L'Univers Tours, Best Western Plus L'Artist Hotel.
Which Bourges station do trains from Tours arrive at?
Getting to Bourges from Bourges city centre
Bourges is 1 km from Bourges city centre. Public transport options include:
Bourges train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Café Restaurant Louis XI, Le Beauvoir
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bourges. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bourges. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bourges: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bourges: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bourges: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ibis Bourges, Hotel de Bourbon Mercure Bourges, Hotel Le Christina.
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