There are 6 ways to get from Gien to Bourges by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Gien to Cosne Sur Loiretrain Ter
- Take the bus from Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire SNCF to gare SNCFbus 110
2h 50m€10–15Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gien to Bourges76 km
1h 31m€3–8Train
- Take the train from Gien to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Bourgestrain Ter / ...
2h 51m€29–50Bus
- Take the bus from Gien to Cosne Sur Loirebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Cosne Sur Loire to Bourgesbus Autocar
3h 18m€21–29Drive 75.8 km
- Drive from Gien to Bourgescar 75.8 km
1h 9m€13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gien to Bourgestaxi 75.8 km
1h 9m€170–210
Gien to Bourges by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gien to Bourges is to rideshare which costs €3 - €8 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Gien to Bourges is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Gien to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Gien and arriving at Bourges via Cosne Sur Loire. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Gien to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Gien and arriving at Bourges via Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Gien and Bourges is 121 km. The road distance is 75.8 km.
The best way to get from Gien to Bourges without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €10 - €15.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Gien to Bourges, including transfers.
Gien to Bourges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Gien station.
Gien to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gien station.
The best way to get from Gien to Bourges is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Gien, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Bourges, France?
You can take a train from Gien to Bourges via Nevers in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gien to Bourges via Cosne Sur Loire in around 3h 18m.
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 Gien to Cosne Sur Loire
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gien to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire SNCF to gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Gien to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- €170–210
Gien vtc
- Phone
- +33 6 14 11 69 18
- Website
- business.google.com
Taxis Rosier
- Phone
- +33 6 81 50 86 44
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Booking & Getting There
Gien to Bourges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Cosne Sur Loire station.
Gien to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gien to Bourges is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Gien to Bourges.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gien and Bourges. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.