Train Bourges Lyon

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Information about the Bourges to Lyon train

Travel by train from Bourges to Lyon. 12 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Bourges at 6h 04m and the last at 17h 59m, allowing you to cover the 331 km distance in as little as 3h 27m. Tickets are available from 21€ (1).

Number routes per day

Average route time

4h 34m

Shortest route time

3h 27m

First hour of departure

6h 04m

Last hour of departure

17h 59m

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Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
today 50 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Tuesday 25 August August 42 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Wednesday 26	Thursday 27 55 € (1) TER TER	Friday 28	Saturday 29 49 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Sunday 30 46 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES
Monday 31	Tuesday 1st September September 21 € (1) INTERCITES The cheapest INTERCITES	Wednesday 2	Thursday 3	Friday 4 46 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Saturday 5 30 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Sunday 6
Monday 7	Tuesday 8	Wednesday 9	Thursday 10	Friday 11 50 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Saturday 12 21 € (1) INTERCITES The cheapest INTERCITES	Sunday 13
Monday 14	Tuesday 15	Wednesday 16	Thursday 17	Friday 18 50 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Saturday 19	Sunday 20 46 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Bourges to Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Bourges to Lyon cost?

Get the best fares by booking your train ticket in advance. Save on the cost of your journey by staying flexible with the date and time of your departure. You can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be quickly notified of the best offers.

How long does a journey on a train from Bourges to Lyon take?

On average, allow 4h 34m for a train journey from Bourges to Lyon.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Bourges to Lyon?

The minimum time to travel by train between Bourges and Lyon is 3h 27m.

How many trains run from Bourges to Lyon each day?

12 trains run on the Bourges to Lyon journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Bourges and Lyon?

You can reach Lyon from Bourges via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Bourges and Lyon by train?

By train, about 331 km separate Lyon from Bourges.

What time is the first train from Bourges to Lyon?

If you’re an early riser, you can catch the Bourges to Lyon train at 6h 04m.

What time is the last train from Bourges to Lyon?

You can wait until 17h 59m at the latest to take the last Bourges to Lyon train.

To leave Bourges, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains shown on this page depart from: BOURGES.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: LYON PART DIEU.

Which train companies operate trains from Bourges to Lyon?

You can complete your journey from Bourges to Lyon on a Intercités, TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO train.

What services are offered on board?

Travelling with children? Good news: with OUIGO, child tickets have a fixed fare. Children under 4 travel for free on an accompanying adult’s lap. You can also bring up to 2 pushchairs per journey for free.

On INTERCITÉS night trains, enjoy a peaceful night! Book your own private compartment: 1st class (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).

On board TGV INOUI trains, you can order your meals via a Wi-Fi portal and collect them without queuing! What more could you want? Want to enjoy a hot meal at 300 km/h? We’ve got it covered!

Cyclists are welcome on our TER trains! Travel for free with your bike on most TER services, subject to space availability. Certain bike reservation rules apply in some regions and at specific times or on certain days.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Bourges to Lyon?

The price of a Bourges – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Bourges to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Bourges to Lyon.

Price of a Bourges – Lyon Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Bourges to Lyon, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Bourges to Lyon, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Bourges – Lyon

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Bourges – Lyon Train

The best way to pay less for your Bourges to Lyon train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Bourges to Lyon, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Bourges to Lyon and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lyon on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Bourges to Lyon?

If you're travelling from Bourges to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Intercités

INTERCITÉS will allow you to discover numerous destinations in France. Travel from Bourges to Lyon with INTERCITÉS: choose your seat if you're travelling 1st Class and enjoy an even more comfy journey. Easy and quick: access your e-ticket via the SNCF Connect app.

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TER

Travel from Bourges to Lyon with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Bourges to Lyon on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Bourges to Lyon: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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OUIGO

Enjoy low-cost travel from Bourges to Lyon with OUIGO Grande Vitesse. OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains are low-cost TGVs that travel at speeds of over 300 km/h. To get the best OUIGO prices, book your ticket from Bourges to Lyon in advance!

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What travel classes are available on the Bourges to Lyon train?

To travel from Bourges to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Intercités

Travel from Bourges to Lyon on an INTERCITÉS train, the classic long-distance trains, and choose from one of two classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy seats
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wider, more comfy, reclining seats with extra legroom
Individual power socket
Space to store your luggage

TER

Travel from Bourges to Lyon by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Bourges to Lyon and choose from a selection of classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones
Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
Premium dedicated Customer Service
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OUIGO

OUIGO are low-cost high-speed trains that will whisk you from Bourges to Lyon. There is one class of travel, but you can choose from two different offers.

OUIGO ESSENTIEL

Choose and reserve your seat (for a fee)
1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Other services are available for an extra cost.

OUIGO PLUS for just €9 more (free for children under 12)

Choose and reserve your seat
1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
A piece of additional or XL luggage
OUIFUN (Wi-Fi pack and entertainment portal)
Other services are available for an extra cost.

What on-board services are available on the Bourges to Lyon train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Bourges to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Intercités

Travel connected

You can now connect easily and free to the Internet on board of your INTERCITÉS train on the line Paris - Clermont-Ferrand and Paris - Limoges - Toulouse.
For gourmands

Order our catering offer with local, high quelity products online, they will be served at your seat on board.
For families

Find squares with 6 places, a nursery area and play areas for children!
In case of delays

With Garantie G30, I have a guarantee in case of a 30 minutes delay, no matter the reason.
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Private space for the night

Privatize your own 1st class compartment (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).
Night space for woman

You can reserve your place for free in the compartment reserved for women during your overnight train trips by ticking "Space ladies only" when booking online.
Room for your suitcases,

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Showers at the station

Need to freshen up? If you're traveling in First Class on a night train, you can enjoy shower facilities upon arrival at Paris-Austerlitz and Toulouse-Matabiau stations!

TER

Free dedicated bike area

You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)
PRM access

TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility
Refundable up to the day before departure

All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.
Plenty of space for your luggage

Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

TGV INOUI

Hold a ticket

Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.
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Travel in comfort

Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.
Travel connected

Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.
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Travel in first class

With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
Travel with a staff that takes care of you

At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.
Space for your luggage

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Travel with your bike

Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!
Nursury space for baby's

Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.
Travel with your pet

Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.
Your office at 300 km/h

On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.
To travel further

Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.
A gourmet break?

We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.
New gestures

Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.
Don't queue at the Bistro

Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.
A world of services via the portal

Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

OUIGO

Exchange your tickets

You can now change your travel dates, times, or routes directly from the "Tickets" section. If you’ve selected any additional options, they will be retained during the exchange.
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Children’s tickets at a fixed rate

Children under 12 travel for €8 on OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains and for €5 on OUIGO Train Classique.
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Pet

The pet fare for your OUIGO journeys is €10, whether your pet weighs more or less than 6 kg.
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Luggage

Got an extra or oversized bag? Add the Baggage Option for just €5 when purchasing your ticket.
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Text message

Take the SMS option for only €1 and you'll be informed of any disturbance during your trip
Seat with electric socket

Stay connected ! For only 2€ more you enjoy a seat with an electric socket
Quiet place

For €5 extra, you can reserve a seat in an quiet, adults only area with an electric socket
Stroller

Remember to check the option with the purchase of your ticket and travel without any hassle with your young children

Bourges to Lyon train schedule for Tuesday 25 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
6h 04m	11h 30m	5h 26m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
6h 04m Bourges TER 60851 6h 20m Vierzon 6h 35m Mennetou-Sur-Cher 6h 42m Villefranche-Sur-Cher 6h 48m Gievres 6h 55m Selles-Sur-Cher 7h 03m Saint-Aignan - Noyers 7h 14m Montrichard 7h 17m Chissay-En-Touraine 7h 22m Chenonceaux 7h 27m Blere - La Croix 7h 44m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps Connection: 11 min 7h 55m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps TGV INOUI 5260 8h 54m Massy Tgv Connection: 32 min 9h 26m Massy Tgv TGV INOUI 12402 - TGV INOUI 5332 11h 30m Lyon Part Dieu
6h 23m	11h 44m	5h 21m	TER	Booking
6h 23m Bourges TER 61600 6h 28m Saint-Germain-Du-Puy 6h 37m Avord 6h 43m Bengy 6h 48m Nerondes 6h 56m La Guerche-Sur-L'aubois 7h 11m Nevers Connection: 20 min 7h 31m Nevers TER 93156 7h 41m Imphy 7h 56m Decize 8h 05m Cercy-La-Tour 8h 24m Luzy 8h 39m Etang 8h 55m Le Creusot 9h 02m Montchanin 9h 28m Beaune Connection: 36 min 10h 04m Beaune TER 17827 10h 13m Chagny 10h 23m Chalon-Sur-Saone 10h 38m Tournus 10h 56m Macon 11h 09m Belleville Sur Saone 11h 19m Villefranche-Sur-Saone 11h 29m Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or 11h 44m Lyon Part Dieu
7h 29m	11h 52m	4h 23m	TER	Booking
7h 29m Bourges TER 61363 7h 34m Saint-Germain-Du-Puy 7h 44m Avord 7h 50m Bengy 7h 55m Nerondes 8h 04m La Guerche-Sur-L'aubois 8h 18m Nevers Connection: 13 min 8h 31m Nevers TER 93905 8h 38m Saincaize 8h 48m Saint-Pierre-Le-Moutier 9h 05m Moulins-Sur-Allier 9h 24m Dompierre Sept Fons 9h 32m Gilly-Sur-Loire 9h 49m Digoin 10h 03m Paray-Le-Monial 10h 29m La Clayette - Baudemont 10h 39m Chauffailles 11h 00m Lamure-Sur-Azergues 11h 09m Chamelet 11h 17m Bois-D'oingt - Legny 11h 22m Chessy 11h 26m Chatillon D'azergues 11h 31m Lozanne 11h 52m Lyon Part Dieu
9h 36m	13h 04m	3h 28m	Intercités	Booking
9h 36m Bourges Intercités 4402 10h 13m Nevers 10h 55m Moulins-Sur-Allier 11h 17m Saint-Germain-Des-Fosses 11h 57m Roanne 13h 04m Lyon Part Dieu
9h 54m	14h 22m	4h 28m	TER, OUIGO	Booking
9h 54m Bourges TER 3908 10h 11m Vierzon 10h 26m Salbris 10h 53m Les Aubrais 11h 53m Paris Austerlitz Connection: 33 min 12h 26m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 OUIGO 7803 14h 22m Lyon Part Dieu
11h 48m	17h 30m	5h 42m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
11h 48m Bourges TER 60830 12h 06m Vierzon 12h 19m Mennetou-Sur-Cher 12h 26m Villefranche-Sur-Cher 12h 33m Gievres 12h 39m Selles-Sur-Cher 12h 48m Saint-Aignan - Noyers 12h 59m Montrichard 13h 05m Chenonceaux 13h 10m Blere - La Croix 13h 25m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps Connection: 1h02 14h 27m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps TGV INOUI 5306 15h 23m Massy Tgv 17h 30m Lyon Part Dieu
12h 23m	17h 44m	5h 21m	TER	Booking
12h 23m Bourges TER 61610 12h 28m Saint-Germain-Du-Puy 12h 37m Avord 12h 43m Bengy 12h 49m Nerondes 12h 59m La Guerche-Sur-L'aubois 13h 13m Nevers Connection: 18 min 13h 31m Nevers TER 93164 13h 41m Imphy 13h 56m Decize 14h 05m Cercy-La-Tour 14h 24m Luzy 14h 39m Etang 14h 55m Le Creusot 15h 02m Montchanin 15h 28m Beaune Connection: 36 min 16h 04m Beaune TER 17833 16h 13m Chagny 16h 23m Chalon-Sur-Saone 16h 38m Tournus 16h 55m Macon 17h 09m Belleville Sur Saone 17h 18m Villefranche-Sur-Saone 17h 28m Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or 17h 44m Lyon Part Dieu
13h 51m	17h 52m	4h 01m	TER	Booking
13h 51m Bourges TER 16840 14h 28m Nevers 15h 06m Moulins-Sur-Allier 17h 24m Lozanne 17h 52m Lyon Part Dieu
14h 57m	18h 26m	3h 29m	Intercités	Booking
14h 57m Bourges Intercités 4404 15h 33m Nevers 16h 16m Moulins-Sur-Allier 16h 38m Saint-Germain-Des-Fosses 17h 19m Roanne 18h 26m Lyon Part Dieu
15h 55m	20h 22m	4h 27m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
15h 55m Bourges TER 3914 16h 12m Vierzon 16h 26m Salbris 16h 52m Les Aubrais 17h 53m Paris Austerlitz Connection: 33 min 18h 26m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6669 20h 22m Lyon Part Dieu
16h 08m	21h 22m	5h 14m	TER, Intercités, OUIGO	Booking
16h 08m Bourges TER 61568 16h 14m Marmagne 16h 20m Mehun-Sur-Yevre 16h 25m Foecy 16h 30m Vierzon Forges 16h 36m Vierzon Connection: 19 min 16h 55m Vierzon Intercités 3654 18h 31m Paris Austerlitz Connection: 55 min 19h 26m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 OUIGO 7805 21h 22m Lyon Part Dieu
17h 59m	21h 26m	3h 27m	Intercités	Booking
17h 59m Bourges Intercités 4406 18h 36m Nevers 19h 18m Moulins-Sur-Allier 19h 40m Saint-Germain-Des-Fosses 20h 19m Roanne 21h 26m Lyon Part Dieu

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