There are 5 ways to get from Vichy to Bourges by train, 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 via Nevers
best- Take the train from Vichy to Neverstrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nevers to Bourgestrain Ter / ...
2h 37m€35–54Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Vichy to Bourges146.7 km
2h 22m€10Bus
- Take the bus from Vichy to Neversbus 60200 / ...
- Take the bus from Nevers to Bourgesbus Autocar
4h 30m€30–41Train
- Take the train from St Germain Des Fosses to Bourgestrain Intercités / ...
2h 53m€32–58Drive 147 km
- Drive from Vichy to Bourgescar 147 km
2h 17m€28–41
Vichy to Bourges by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vichy to Bourges is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Vichy to Bourges is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vichy to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at Bourges via Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Vichy to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at Bourges via Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Vichy and Bourges is 181 km. The road distance is 147 km.
The best way to get from Vichy to Bourges without a car is to train via Nevers which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Vichy to Bourges, including transfers.
Vichy to Bourges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Vichy station.
Vichy to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vichy station.
The best way to get from Vichy to Bourges is to train via Nevers which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Vichy, France and Bourges, France?
You can take a train from Vichy to Bourges via Nevers in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vichy to Bourges via Nevers in around 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Germain Des Fosses to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Vichy to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Vichy to Bourges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nevers station.
Vichy to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vichy to Bourges is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Vichy to Bourges.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vichy and Bourges. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.