What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bourges?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bourges is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs €35 - €190 and takes 18h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bourges?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bourges is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €160 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bourges?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bourges via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bourges?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bourges via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bourges?

The distance between Cardiff and Bourges is 935 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Bourges without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bourges without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €160 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Bourges?

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Cardiff to Bourges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bourges bus from?

Cardiff to Bourges bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bourges train from?

Cardiff to Bourges train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Bourges?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bourges is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €160 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €190 and takes 17h 42m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bourges bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bourges bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bourges?

Bourges is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:40 AM in Cardiff and 5:40 AM in Bourges.

Where does the Cardiff to Bourges train arrive?

Cardiff to Bourges train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Bourges?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Bourges?

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Where can I stay near Bourges?

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Cardiff to Bourges - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Bourges by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to BourgesTer
9h 15m
€167–534
Bus via Kingsway GD
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Bourges
18h 37m
€37–182
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bourges727
17h 42m
€46–190
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bourges
9h 36m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Ville
9h 19m
€99–371
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Bourges
13h 37m
€113–419
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Ville
10h 29m
€125–453
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Bourges
10h 16m
€142–380
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Ville
10h 17m
€177–592

Cardiff to Bourges by train and subway

22Weekly Services

9h 15mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Bourges.

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Distance: 934.9 km
Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bourges, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bourges via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bourges via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 42m.

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