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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bourges is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bourges is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bourges?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Bourges via Gare du Nord and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bourges?

The distance between Cologne and Bourges is 763 km. The road distance is 657.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bourges without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €80 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Cologne to Bourges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bourges train from?

Cologne to Bourges train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bourges?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bourges is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 38m.

Where does the Cologne to Bourges train arrive?

Cologne to Bourges train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bourges?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bourges is 658 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Cologne to Bourges.

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

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Where can I stay near Bourges?

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Cologne to Bourges - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain Ter
6h 40m
€81–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus FlixBus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bourgesbus N1717 / ...
11h 38m
€48–110
Drive 657.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bourgescar 657.6 km
7h 58m
€100–144
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Villetrain
8h 14m
€135–353
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Bourgesbus N1717 / ...
7h 38m
€62–204
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourgestrain
9h 31m
€116–424
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Villetrain
8h 30m
€123–314
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourgestrain
9h 37m
€164–495
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Villetrain
9h 22m
€149–356

Cologne to Bourges by train and subway

28Weekly Services

6h 40mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763.3 km
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bourges, France?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Bourges via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bourges via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 11h 38m.

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