How to travel from Paris to Bourges

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Compare bus and train for Paris to Bourges

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Bourges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. 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 €26, while a train costs an average of €46.

Distance: 122 miles (197 km)

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€46

Average price

€26

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€63

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2h 49m

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2h 19m

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4h 25m

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3h 55m

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2h 49m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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SNCF | Intercités

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Compare ways to travel from Paris to Bourges

Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Bourges, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Bourges is a bus with an average price of €26.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Bourges:

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Bourges costing on average €46.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Bourges is by train with an average journey time of 2h 49m.

Other travel options to Bourges take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paris and Bourges including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Bourges among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 30m faster (2h 19m by train vs 2h 49m by car) and roughly €17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€46 vs €63). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Paris to Bourges

How to get from Paris to Bourges by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Paris to Bourges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 AM4h15
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    1:55 PMBourges, Rue du Pré Doulet
    €241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 AM4h15
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    1:55 PMBourges, Rue du Pré Doulet
    €241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873903
    7:07 AM1h56
    Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
    9:03 AMGare de Bourges
    €421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873923
    9:07 PM1h57
    Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
    11:04 PMGare de Bourges
    €421One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873917
    7:07 PM1h58
    Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
    9:05 PMGare de Bourges
    €421One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187860527+TER REMI861329
    5:52 PM2h28
    Paris Gare d'Austerlitz
    8:20 PMGare de Bourges
    €421One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM3h15
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    1:15 AMBourges, Rue du Pré Doulet
    €411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM3h55
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    3:55 PMBourges, Rue du Pré Doulet
    €411One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 PM4h25
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    10:40 PMBourges, Rue du Pré Doulet
    €411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Bourges

Travel to Bourges easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Bourges.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Bourges including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Bourges is a bus with an average price of €26.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Bourges:

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Bourges costing on average €46.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Bourges is by train with an average journey time of 2h 49m.

Other travel options to Bourges take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

The distance from Paris to Bourges is approximately 122 miles (197 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Bourges is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Bourges as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Bourges:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare d'Austerlitz and arrive in Gare de Bourges.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Bourges, Rue du Pré Doulet.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Bourges, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, TER REMI, TER to go to Bourges by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bourges by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Bourges with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Bourges often also extend their vacation to go to Orléans, Lyon, Châteauroux, Vierzon, Tours. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bourges and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bourges to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Bourges, allowing time to visit its Gothic cathedral, stroll through the historic Old Town, and enjoy the vibrant local culture.

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