The average train between Lille and Bourges takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille 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 3 times a day between Lille and Bourges. The earliest departure is at 9:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Bourges at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lille 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 Lille to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Bourges station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Lille to Bourges train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.
Lille to Bourges train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bourges station.
Book your Lille to Bourges train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lille and Bourges is 397.6 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Bourges via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 4h 19m.