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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Bourges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 154 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Bourges:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Bourges costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Bourges take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £32. The journey takes 2h 22m versus 2h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Bourges from Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Bourges is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bourges are Paris, Orléans, Tours, Clermont-Ferrand and Vierzon. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bourges on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Orléans is best known for Jeanne d'Arc, a graceful old centre and the Cathédrale Sainte-Croix. Set on the Loire, it mixes French history with an easy-going riverside atmosphere.
Tours is a lively Loire Valley city known for its old quarter, Renaissance heritage and refined local food culture. With Saint-Gatien Cathedral, Place Plumereau and easy access to nearby châteaux, it feels both historic and youthful.
Clermont-Ferrand is known for its black volcanic-stone cathedral, Michelin heritage and setting by the Chaîne des Puys. Its old streets and lively student atmosphere give the city a practical, grounded character.
Vierzon is a central French market town known for porcelain, canals and an industrial past. Set where the Cher and Yèvre meet, it feels practical and local, with a quiet old centre and a link to the Sologne.
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This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Bourges:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Bourges costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Bourges take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Clermont-Ferrand and Bourges as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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