There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Bourges by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 9h 15m
Cheapest option
Bus • 10h 50m
7 alternative options
Drive • 7h 28m
Fly to Paris Orly, train • 8h 13m
Fly to Nantes, train • 8h 47m
Fly to Geneva, train • 11h 22m
Fly to Bordeaux, train • 9h 23m
Fly to Poitiers, train • 7h 51m
Barcelona to Bourges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Bourges is to bus which costs €60 - €85 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Bourges is to drive which takes 7h 28m and costs €130 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord and arriving at Bourges. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Bourges via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Barcelona and Bourges is 983 km. The road distance is 803.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Bourges without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Barcelona to Bourges, including transfers.
Barcelona to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Barcelona to Bourges train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Bourges is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 10h 50m.
- Distance: 983.2 km
- Duration: 9h 15m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Bourges, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona to Bourges via Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Bourges once daily. Tickets cost €60 - €85 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €320
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
Flights from Barcelona to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €220
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €340
Flights from Barcelona to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €240
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €330
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €330
Flights from Barcelona to Nantes via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €370
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €280
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €280
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €850
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €430
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €460
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €260
Flights from Barcelona to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €550
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €290
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
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Paris-Austerlitz to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Nantes to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Bordeaux-St-Jean to St-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from St-Pierre-des-Corps to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Poitiers to St-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
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 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €80
- Rail 1st Class
- €85 - €120
Train from Nantes to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €85
- Rail 1st Class
- €85 - €130
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €80
- Rail 1st Class
- €85 - €120
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26 - €40
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
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
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
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- 1st Class
- €45 - €60
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €100
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €75
- 1st Class
- €75 - €100
Train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €35
- 1st Class
- €40 - €55
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 Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bourges station.
Barcelona to Bourges train services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bourges station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Bourges is 803 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Barcelona to Bourges.
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