Day trip from Bourges to Orléans by bus
Why visit Orléans for the day?
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.
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Compare coach and train for Orléans to Bourges
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orléans to Bourges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. 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 £11, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 98 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£21 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Orléans to Bourges is a coach with an average price of £11.
This is compared to other travel options from Orléans to Bourges:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Bourges costing on average £21.
The fastest way to travel from Orléans to Bourges is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.
Other travel options to Bourges take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 12m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Orléans and Bourges including taking a coach and train.
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How to get to Bourges from Orléans by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Orléans to Bourges is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 86137316:071h10Gare d'Orléans17:17Gare de Bourges£211One-way0 changes
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- 86137316:071h10Gare d'Orléans17:17Gare de Bourges£211One-way0 changes
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- 86137316:071h10Gare d'Orléans17:17Gare de Bourges£211One-way0 changes
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- 86132718:091h11Gare d'Orléans19:20Gare de Bourges£211One-way0 changes
- 8613099:071h13Gare d'Orléans10:20Gare de Bourges£211One-way0 changes
- 86137517:071h13Gare d'Orléans18:20Gare de Bourges£211One-way0 changes
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Best day trips from Bourges by bus
The most popular day trips by bus from Bourges are Orléans, Paris, Tours, Clermont-Ferrand and Vierzon. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Bourges on Omio.
Day trip from Bourges to Paris by bus
Why visit Paris for the day?
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.
Day trip from Bourges to Tours by bus
Why visit Tours for the day?
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.
Day trip from Bourges to Clermont-Ferrand by bus
Why visit Clermont-Ferrand for the day?
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.
Day trip from Bourges to Vierzon by bus
Why visit Vierzon for the day?
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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FAQs: Orléans to Bourges
Travel to Bourges easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Orléans to Bourges.
There are 2 options to travel between Orléans and Bourges including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Orléans to Bourges is a coach with an average price of £11.
This is compared to other travel options from Orléans to Bourges:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Bourges costing on average £21.
The fastest way to travel from Orléans to Bourges is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.
Other travel options to Bourges take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 12m.
The Orléans to Bourges distance is approximately 98 km.
The average frequency per day from Orléans to Bourges is:
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Orléans and Bourges as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Orléans to Bourges:
- Trains mostly depart from Gare d'Orléans and arrive in Gare de Bourges.
- Coaches mostly depart from Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération and arrive in Bourges, Rue du Pré Doulet.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Orléans to Bourges, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bourges by coach.
- Travel with TER REMI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Bourges by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Orléans to Bourges with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with TER REMI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Omio customers who travel from Orléans to Bourges often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, Châteauroux, Vierzon, Tours. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bourges and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Orléans to Bourges, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
A stay of two to three days in Bourges allows you to explore its historic centre, visit the impressive Bourges Cathedral, and enjoy the local cuisine.
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