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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bourges is to bus which costs €18 - €50 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bourges is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €24 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bourges?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Bourges. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Bourges?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bourges. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bourges?

The distance between Lyon and Bourges is 326 km. The road distance is 272.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Bourges without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €24 - €70.

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

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourges takes 3h 37m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bourges bus from?

Lyon to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bourges train from?

Lyon to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Bourges?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bourges is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €24 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €50 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Bourges bus arrive?

Lyon to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bourges station.

Where does the Lyon to Bourges train arrive?

Lyon to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bourges station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bourges?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bourges is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Lyon to Bourges.

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

Book your Lyon to Bourges train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bourges?

There are 404+ hotels available in Bourges.

Lyon to Bourges - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Bourges by train, bus, or car

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Lyon to Bourges by train

38Weekly Trains

3h 37mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 325.6 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bourges, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourges 5 times a day. Tickets cost €24–70 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bourges 4 times a week. Tickets cost €18–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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