There are 4 ways to get from Bourges to Loire Valley by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bourges to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
2h 6m€60–99Drive 208.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Bourges to Loire Valleycar 208.8 km
2h 1m€33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Bourges to Saumur Nord -Vivybus 724
4h 28m€54–75Train via Tours
- Take the train from Bourges to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
3h 35m€54–89
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bourges to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Bourges to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bourges to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Bourges and arriving at Saumur Nord -Vivy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Bourges to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Bourges and arriving at Saumur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Bourges and Loire Valley is 218 km. The road distance is 208.8 km.
The best way to get from Bourges to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Bourges to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Bourges to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bourges station.
Bourges to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bourges station.
The best way to get from Bourges to Loire Valley is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Bourges, France and Loire Valley, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bourges to Saumur 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bourges to Saumur Nord -Vivy 4 times a week. Tickets cost €18–30 and the journey takes 4h 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 Bourges to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bourges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- 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 Saumur Nord -Vivy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bourges to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saumur Nord -Vivy station.
Bourges to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saumur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bourges to Loire Valley is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Bourges to Loire Valley.
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