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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Bourges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bourges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr193 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. 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 kr193, while a train costs an average of kr342.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr342 Average price | kr193 Average price Cheapest | kr636 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m 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 Lyon to Bourges:
A bus is kr150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bourges costing on average kr342.
Other travel options to Bourges take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
Tickets start at around kr342 compared to roughly kr636 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr294. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 26m 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 Lyon to Bourges
How to get from Lyon to Bourges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Bourges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:20 PM5h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:30 AMBourges, Rue du Pré Douletkr2281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:20 PM5h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:30 AMBourges, Rue du Pré Douletkr2281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 45063:28 PM3h36Lyon Part Dieu7:04 PMGare de Bourgeskr2631One-way0 transfers
Other options
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39174:04 PM5h01Lyon Part Dieu9:05 PMGare de Bourgeskr8451One-way1 transfer- 6618+3655+
8615771:04 PM5h52Lyon Part Dieu6:56 PMGare de Bourgeskr8541One-way2 transfers - 6616+3645+86157312:00 PM4h52Lyon Part Dieu4:52 PMGare de Bourgeskr12121One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 AM4h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:10 PMBourges, Rue du Pré Douletkr2411One-way0 transfers
50671 · 508922:00 PM5h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:35 PMBourges, Rue Joseph le Brixkr2631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bourges:
A bus is kr150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bourges costing on average kr342.
Other travel options to Bourges take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Bourges as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Gare de Bourges.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Bourges, Rue du Pré Doulet.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bourges by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Bourges by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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