There are 4 ways to get from Chinon to Bourges by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Saumur to Bourgestrain Intercités / ...
3h 27m€69–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Tours to Bourgesbus Autocar
4h 35m€27–48Drive 190.5 km
- Drive from Chinon to Bourgescar 190.5 km
1h 55m€31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
- Take the train from Tours to Bourgestrain Ter
3h 42m€27–58
Chinon to Bourges by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Bourges is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chinon to Bourges is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Bourges via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Port Boulet and arriving at Bourges via Saumur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Chinon and Bourges is 236 km. The road distance is 190.5 km.
The best way to get from Chinon to Bourges without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Chinon to Bourges, including transfers.
Chinon to Bourges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.
Chinon to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
The best way to get from Chinon to Bourges is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Chinon, France and Bourges, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saumur to Bourges every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Bourges via Tours in around 4h 35m.
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 Saumur to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Chinon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
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Booking & Getting There
Chinon to Bourges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.
Chinon to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bourges station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Bourges is 191 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Chinon to Bourges.
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