The average train between Chartres and Bourges takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Chartres to Bourges. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Chartres and Bourges. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Chartres is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Bourges at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare Montparnasse and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 13m • 2 changes

4h 37m • 2 changes

4h 9m • 2 changes

4h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chartres to Bourges? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Chartres station and arriving at Bourges station via Paris Gare Montparnasse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Chartres to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
Chartres to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bourges station.
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The distance between Chartres and Bourges is 166.2 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Chartres to Bourges via Paris Gare Montparnasse, Duroc, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 4h 37m.