There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg to Bourges by train, bus, or car
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain Ter
6h 23m€104–207Drive 480.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Cherbourg to Bourgescar 480.8 km
5h 49m€75–108Bus
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes to Bourgesbus N744
9h 15mTrain
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bourgestrain Ter
6h 56m€90–183
Cherbourg to Bourges by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Bourges is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Bourges is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Bourges via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Bourges via Saint-Lazare and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Bourges is 607 km. The road distance is 480.8 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Bourges without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 23m and costs €100 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cherbourg to Bourges, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Bourges bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Bourges is to train via Paris which takes 6h 23m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Bourges, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Bourges via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Bourges via Rennes-Gare Routiere and Rennes in around 9h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- capcotentin.fr
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- capcotentin.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cherbourg to Bourges bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Bourges is 481 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Cherbourg to Bourges.
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