The average train between Rouen and Bourges takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Rouen 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 Rouen and Bourges. The earliest departure is at 9:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Bourges at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



3h 57m • 3 changes


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4h 53m • 3 changes


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4h 5m • 3 changes


4h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rouen 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 Rouen to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite station and arriving at Bourges station via Paris St Lazare station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Rouen to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen 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 Rouen and Bourges is 279.5 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Bourges via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Sèvres - Babylone, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 4h 52m.