How to travel from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Bellegarde Airport (LIG) and Bordeaux is around 214km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Bordeaux by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance214km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bellegarde Airport (LIG) and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Bordeaux by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Bellegarde Airport (LIG) and Bordeaux is around 214km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) and Bordeaux by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Bordeaux is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Bellegarde Airport (LIG) and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bellegarde Airport (LIG) and Bordeaux. We recommend that you drive to Bordeaux. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place W. Churchill Quai I, Gare des Bénédictins and Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bellegarde Airport (LIG) and Bordeaux. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Bordeaux from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) is to drive which will take 2h 20m and cost around €39 ($39).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Bellegarde Airport (LIG) and Bordeaux. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Bordeaux is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Bordeaux

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Transport options from Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 5m
€21($21)
twice daily304km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€39($39)
on demand214km (133 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