How to travel from Arras to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Arras and Bordeaux is around 695km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arras to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance758km (471 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Arras to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Arras and Bordeaux is around 695km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (408 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Arras and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arras and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5hrs.

TGV inOui run train services between Arras and Bordeaux. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arras and Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Arras and Bordeaux. The distance is around 758km (471 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Arras to Bordeaux

Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Bordeaux

Transport options from Arras to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 40m
€200($200)
every 20 mins695km (432 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly3h 10m
€110($110)
every 2 hours779km (484 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Fly3h 55m
€220($220)
once daily960km (596 miles)
Train
5hrs
€120($120)
once daily768km (477 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 25m
€69($69)
once daily767km (477 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand758km (471 miles)

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Airports near Bordeaux

The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux