How to travel from Besançon to Bordeaux, France
The distance between Besançon and Bordeaux is around 701km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Besançon 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 Bordeaux → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Mulhouse, Fly
Take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux (BOD).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€190($190)
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Train
Take the train to Dijon Ville then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Bordeaux St Jean.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€170($170)
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€35($35)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Bordeaux
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Besançon to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Besançon and Bordeaux is around 701km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (357 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Besançon and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon 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 Besançon and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Bordeaux. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Besançon and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Besançon and Bordeaux. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Besançon and Bordeaux. The distance is around 701km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Bordeaux
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Mulhouse, Fly + 3 similar | 3h 35m | €190($190) | hourly | 885km (550 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €160($160) | 4 times a day | 727km (452 miles) |
| Train to Mouchard, plane | 4h 60m | €200($200) | once daily | 785km (488 miles) |
| Train to Dijon Ville, plane | 5hrs | €265($265) | hourly | 947km (588 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 55m | €170($170) | hourly | 918km (570 miles) |
| Train via Dijon Ville | 6h 10m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 943km (586 miles) |
| Train via Dijon Ville | 7h 15m | €240($240) | 5 times a day | 841km (522 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 40m | €35($35) | every 20 mins | 790km (491 miles) |
| Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station | 12h 35m | €37($37) | 4 times a week | 911km (566 miles) |
Drive | 7h 5m | €125($125) | on demand | 701km (436 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.
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
Laleu Airport (LRH)
- Distance
- 156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
- Distance
- 178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux