How to travel from Belfort to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Belfort and Bordeaux is around 787km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Belfort 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Besancon Viotte then take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Bordeaux Quai de Paludate.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance787km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Belfort and Bordeaux is around 787km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 651km (405 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Belfort and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Belfort and Bordeaux. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Belfort and Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Belfort and Bordeaux. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Bordeaux

Transport options from Belfort to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
€140($140)
hourly794km (494 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane4h 25m
€370($370)
5 times a day962km (598 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€160($160)
4 times a day984km (611 miles)
Train via Mulhouse Ville9h 10m
€190($190)
once a week1,219km (758 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 45m
€53($53)
4 times a week1,007km (626 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€140($140)
on demand787km (489 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