There are 5 ways to get from Bourges to Cherbourg by train, 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Bourges to Paris Austerlitztrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain 3311 / ...
6h 32m€111–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bourges to Nantesbus 724
- Take the bus from Nantes to Rennesbus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
11h 19m€40–75Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bourges to Paris - Orly Airportbus
- Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 to Caen - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
10h 35m€63–102Drive 479.7 km
- Drive from Bourges to Cherbourgcar 479.7 km
5h 59m€91–131Train
- Take the train from Bourges to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
7h 54m€95–162
Bourges to Cherbourg by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bourges to Cherbourg is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bourges to Cherbourg is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Bourges to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Bourges and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Nantes and Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Bourges to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Bourges and arriving at Cherbourg via Gare d'Austerlitz, Sèvres - Babylone and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Bourges and Cherbourg is 607 km. The road distance is 479.7 km.
The best way to get from Bourges to Cherbourg without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 32m and costs €110 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Bourges to Cherbourg, including transfers.
Bourges to Cherbourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bourges station.
Bourges to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bourges station.
The best way to get from Bourges to Cherbourg is to train via Paris which takes 6h 32m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Bourges, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
You can take a train from Bourges to Cherbourg via Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Sèvres - Babylone, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bourges to Cherbourg-Gare via Nantes, Rennes, and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 11h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bourges to Paris Austerlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bourges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bourges to Paris - Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bourges to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
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Booking & Getting There
Bourges to Cherbourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Bourges to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Austerlitz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bourges to Cherbourg is 480 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Bourges to Cherbourg.
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