There are 3 ways to get from Besançon to Bourges by train (TGV), bus, or car
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- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Bourgestrain Ter
5h 32m€63–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Besançon to Lyonbus N1326 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourgesbus N724 / ...
9h 10m€45–74Drive 320.7 km
- Drive from Besançon to Bourgescar 320.7 km
4h 8m€51–74
Besançon to Bourges by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Bourges is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Bourges is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Bourges via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Bourges via Dijon Ville and Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Besançon and Bourges is 373 km. The road distance is 320.7 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Bourges without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Besançon to Bourges, including transfers.
Besançon to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.
Besançon to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
The best way to get from Besançon to Bourges is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Besançon, France and Bourges, France?
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Bourges via Dijon Ville and Nevers in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Bourges via Lyon in around 9h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Besancon Viotte to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Besançon to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Besançon to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Besançon to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dijon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Bourges is 321 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Besançon to Bourges.
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