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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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m 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 $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bourges costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Bourges take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
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.
FlixBus10:35 PM5h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:40 AMBourges, Rue du Pré Doulet$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:35 PM5h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:40 AMBourges, Rue du Pré Doulet$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 45029:34 AM3h37Lyon Part Dieu1:11 PMGare de Bourges$601One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 450412:04 PM3h40Lyon Part Dieu3:44 PMGare de Bourges$511One-way0 transfers
168489:00 AM3h37Lyon Part Dieu12:37 PMGare de Bourges$641One-way0 transfers
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39132:04 PM4h59Lyon Part Dieu7:03 PMGare de Bourges$1911One-way1 transfer
50671 · 508922:00 PM5h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:35 PMBourges, Rue Joseph le Brix$371One-way1 transfer- FlixBus10:30 AM4h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:10 PMBourges, Rue du Pré Doulet$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bourges:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bourges costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Bourges take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
- 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, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Bourges, Rue du Pré Doulet.
- 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.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bourges by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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