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.
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.
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Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD).
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Take the train to Nimes and then to Bordeaux St Jean.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 25m | €90($90) | 5 times a day | 594km (369 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly | 2h 35m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 689km (428 miles) |
Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard, plane | 2h 45m | €255($255) | every 3 hours | 508km (315 miles) |
Train to Nice-Ville, Fly | 6hrs | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 978km (608 miles) |
Train | 5h 30m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 602km (374 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | €35($35) | once a week | 597km (371 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | €77($77) | on demand | 572km (356 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.