How to travel from Avignon to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Avignon and Bordeaux is around 508km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Avignon to Bordeaux by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BordeauxAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance572km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Bordeaux by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Avignon and Bordeaux is around 508km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (273 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Avignon and Bordeaux by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF run train services between Avignon and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Avignon and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Avignon and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 8h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Avignon and Bordeaux. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Avignon and Bordeaux. The distance is around 572km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Bordeaux

Transport options from Avignon to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 25m
€90($90)
5 times a day594km (369 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly2h 35m
€140($140)
every 4 hours689km (428 miles)
Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard, plane2h 45m
€255($255)
every 3 hours508km (315 miles)
Train to Nice-Ville, Fly6hrs
€180($180)
every 4 hours978km (608 miles)
Train
5h 30m
€100($100)
every 4 hours602km (374 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
€35($35)
once a week597km (371 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€77($77)
on demand572km (356 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