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Compare bus and train for Bourges to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bourges to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Lyon:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bourges to Lyon costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $99 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€36). The journey takes 4h 9m versus 3h 32m 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.
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How to get from Bourges to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bourges to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:25 PM5h25Bourges4:50 AMLyon$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:25 PM5h25Bourges4:50 AMLyon$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:25 PM5h25Bourges4:50 AMLyon$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:00 PM6h45Bourges9:45 PMLyon$281One-way0 transfers
- 12:25 AM5h25Bourges5:50 AMLyon$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bourges to Lyon:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bourges to Lyon costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bourges and Lyon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bourges, Rue du Pré Doulet and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Bourges and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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