There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Bourges by bus, train, train (Trenitalia, TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare RoutiereAutocar
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourges121A / ...
8h 28m€63–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix to LyonS766 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourges724
9h 40m€42–64Train
- Take the train from Martigny to LausanneIr / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Dijon VilleTgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to NeversTer
- Take the train from Nevers to BourgesTer
11h 28m€167–363Drive 460.7 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Bourges460.7 km
4h 59m€71–103
Chamonix to Bourges by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Bourges is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Bourges is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Bourges via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Bourges via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, Dijon Ville and Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Chamonix and Bourges is 557 km. The road distance is 460.7 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Bourges without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 28m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Chamonix to Bourges, including transfers.
Chamonix to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.
Chamonix to Bourges train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Martigny station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Bourges is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Bourges, France?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Bourges via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, Dijon Ville, and Nevers in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Bourges via Lyon in around 9h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dijon Ville to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €22–29
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lausanne to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Chamonix to Bourges train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Bourges is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Chamonix to Bourges.
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