There are 12 ways to get from Madrid to Bourges by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train via Barcelona • 12h 56m
Cheapest option
Bus • 18h 5m
10 alternative options
Train • 17h 40m
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand • 20h 10m
Drive • 10h 52m
Fly to Lyon, train • 9h 23m
Fly to Nantes, train • 9h
Fly to Paris Orly, train • 9h 20m
Fly to Geneva, train • 12h 7m
Fly to Beauvais, train • 11h 21m
Fly to Bordeaux, train • 10h 33m
Madrid to Bourges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bourges is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 18h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Bourges is to fly and train which costs €90 - €350 and takes 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid station to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Madrid - South Station and arriving at Bourges via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Bourges via Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
The distance between Madrid and Bourges is 888 km. The road distance is 1170.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Bourges without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 12h 56m and costs €210 - €380.
It takes approximately 12h 56m to get from Madrid to Bourges, including transfers.
Madrid to Bourges bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Madrid - South Station.
Madrid to Bourges train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Bourges is to train via Barcelona which takes 12h 56m and costs €210 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 18h 5m.
- Distance: 888.1 km
- Duration: 12h 56m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Bourges, France?
You can take a train from Madrid to Bourges via Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu in around 12h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Bourges via Tours in around 18h 5m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €390
Flights from Madrid to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €350
Flights from Madrid to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
Flights from Madrid to Nantes via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €380
Flights from Madrid to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €390
Flights from Madrid to Paris Orly via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €410
Flights from Madrid to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €440
Flights from Madrid to Geneva via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €430
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €390
Flights from Madrid to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €350
Flights from Madrid to Lyon via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
Flights from Madrid to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
Flights from Madrid to Nantes via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €380
Flights from Madrid to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €390
Flights from Madrid to Paris Orly via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €410
Flights from Madrid to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €440
Flights from Madrid to Geneva via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €430
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €410
Flights from Madrid to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €380
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €410
Flights from Madrid to Nantes via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €350
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €350
Flights from Madrid to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €290
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
Flights from Madrid to Geneva via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from Madrid to Geneva via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €290
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €300
Flights from Madrid to Beauvais via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €300
Flights from Madrid to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €18 - €280
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €750
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Madrid to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €250
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €60 - €80
- Promo+
- €68 - €73
- Flexible
- €90 - €120
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €50 - €75
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €60
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €50 - €75
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €18 - €26
- Rail 1st Class
- €27 - €40
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €50
Train from Nantes to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €60
- Rail 1st Class
- €50 - €80
Train from Beauvais to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- Rail 1st Class
- €18 - €27
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €180
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from St-Pierre-des-Corps to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €90
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Nantes to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €190
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €100
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €45 - €55
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60 - €75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €60 - €70
- 1st Class
- €60 - €75
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Madrid - South Station to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €35
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Tours to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Clermont Ferrand to Bourges Foire
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h.
Madrid to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bourges station.
Madrid to Bourges train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Bourges station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Bourges is 1170 km. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Madrid to Bourges.
Iberia, Lufthansa, British Airways and two other airlines offer flights from Madrid Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
There are 31+ hotels available in Bourges. Prices start at €100 per night.