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Compare train and bus for Geneva to Bourges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Bourges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $182.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$182 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Bourges
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Bourges, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Bourges:
A bus is $114 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Bourges costing on average $182 (€152).
Other travel options to Bourges take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
Tickets start at around $182 (€152) compared to roughly $178 (€149) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3 (-€2). The journey takes 5h 29m versus 4h 5m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Bourges
How to get from Geneva to Bourges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Bourges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM7h55Geneve, Place Dorcière2:30 AMBourges, Rue du Pré Doulet$681One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM7h55Geneve, Place Dorcière2:30 AMBourges, Rue du Pré Doulet$681One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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45049:24 AM6h20Geneva station3:44 PMGare de Bourges$1021One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 96564+450612:24 PM6h40Geneva station7:04 PMGare de Bourges$1021One-way1 transfer
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39172:27 PM6h38Geneva station9:05 PMGare de Bourges$1631One-way1 transfer - 9764+
861569+36358:21 AM6h30Geneva station2:51 PMGare de Bourges$1681One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 AM8h25Geneve, Place Dorcière3:10 PMBourges, Rue du Pré Doulet$761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM9h35Genève, Aéroport2:30 AMBourges, Rue du Pré Doulet$761One-way1 transfer
5710 · 5089110:55 PM15h25Genève, Gare Routière1:20 PMBourges, Rue Joseph le Brix$901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Bourges:
A bus is $114 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Bourges costing on average $182 (€152).
Other travel options to Bourges take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Bourges as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Gare de Bourges.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Bourges, Rue du Pré Doulet.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER to go to Bourges by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bourges by bus.
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