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 €50 - €130 and takes 11h 28m.

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 50m and costs €85 - €280.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs €85 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m 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 50m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 11h 28m.

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 53m 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?

There are 403+ hotels available in Bourges.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to BourgesTer
6h 50m
€87–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N71 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to BourgesN1717 / ...
11h 28m
€53–126
Drive 657.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bourges657.6 km
7h 53m
€100–145
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)DUS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Ville
8h 37m
€142–492
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris NordTha
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to BourgesN1717 / ...
7h 36m
€71–260
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)FRA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Ville
8h 54m
€128–460
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourges
9h 37m
€162–407
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRU - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Ville
9h 43m
€158–515
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)DUS - CFE
3. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Nevers
4. Take the train from Nevers to Bourges
11h 32m
€178–364

Cologne to Bourges by train and subway

22Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763.2 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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 50m. 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 28m.

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