There are 4 ways to get from Bourges to Lille by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 Bourges to Paris Austerlitztrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
3h 47m€78–141Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bourges to Lille444.7 km
5h 35m€30Bus
- Take the bus from Bourges to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N1717 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 42m€35–58Drive 443.4 km
- Drive from Bourges to Lillecar 443.4 km
4h 42m€71–103
Bourges to Lille by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bourges to Lille is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bourges to Lille is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €75 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Bourges to Lille station. However, there are services departing from Bourges and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Bourges to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bourges and arriving at Lille Flandres via Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Bourges and Lille is 461 km. The road distance is 443.4 km.
The best way to get from Bourges to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Bourges to Lille, including transfers.
Bourges to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bourges station.
Bourges to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bourges station.
The best way to get from Bourges to Lille is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Bourges, France and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Bourges to Lille Flandres via Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bourges to Lille - Europe Train Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 6h 42m.
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 Bourges to Paris Austerlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bourges to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Bourges to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Bourges to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Bourges to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Austerlitz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bourges to Lille is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Bourges to Lille.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bourges and Lille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.