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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Bourges is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Bourges is to drive which takes 7h 48m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Bourges?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Bourges via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Bourges?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bourges via Saarbrücken Hbf, Strasbourg - Saint-Denis and Paris Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Mainz to Bourges?

The distance between Mainz and Bourges is 781 km. The road distance is 621 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Bourges without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Mainz to Bourges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bourges bus from?

Mainz to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bourges train from?

Mainz to Bourges train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Bourges?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bourges is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Mainz to Bourges bus arrive?

Mainz to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Mainz to Bourges train arrive?

Mainz to Bourges train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Bourges?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bourges is 621 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Mainz to Bourges.

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

Book your Mainz to Bourges train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bourges?

There are 85+ hotels available in Bourges.

Mainz to Bourges - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Bourges by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Est82
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to BourgesTer
8h 50m
€107–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to BourgesN1717 / ...
11h 40m
€46–103
Drive 621 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bourges621 km
7h 48m
€97–140
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon Ville
8h 15m
€115–425
Train via Dijon
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Dijon VilleTgv
4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to NeversTer
5. Take the train from Nevers to BourgesTer
11h 32m
€124–352
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe3
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Bus Station to Orleans Bus Station
3. Take the train from Orleans to BourgesTer
14h 48m
€73–95
Fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)FRA - CFE
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Nevers
3. Take the train from Nevers to Bourges
11h 17m
€187–547

Mainz to Bourges by train, foot, and subway

3Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 781.1 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Bourges via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, Strasbourg - Saint-Denis, Reuilly - Diderot, and Paris Bercy in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Bourges via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 11h 40m.

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