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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bourges is to bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 17h 49m.

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 7m and costs €160 - €480.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Bourges via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

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 7m.

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 7m and costs €160 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD 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 7m and costs €160 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €140 and takes 17h 49m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bourges bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bourges?

Bourges is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:12 PM in Cardiff and 11:12 PM 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?

Book your Cardiff to Bourges train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cardiff to Bourges bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bourges?

There are 406+ hotels available in Bourges.

Cardiff to Bourges - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 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 7m
€162–473
Bus
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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bourges727
17h 49m
€40–139
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 15m
€98–399
Bus via Park Place
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 to Bourges
18h 26m
€41–145
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
€114–419
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 22m
€130–468
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 11m
€138–377
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LHR - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Bourges
9h 12m
€127–438
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 8m
€177–568

Cardiff to Bourges by train and subway

22Weekly Services

9h 7mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 934.9 km
Duration: 9h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bourges via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 49m.

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