How to travel from Bordeaux to Belfort, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Belfort is around 790km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Belfort 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 BelfortBordeaux if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache and then to Besançon then take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance790km (491 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Belfort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Bordeaux and Belfort is around 790km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 651km (405 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Bordeaux and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Belfort is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Belfort. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon and Belfort-Montbéliard TGV. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Bordeaux and Belfort. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Bordeaux and Belfort. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Bordeaux and Belfort. The distance is around 790km (491 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 Bordeaux to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Belfort

Transport options from Bordeaux to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3hrs
€165($165)
hourly794km (493 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train4h 20m
€330($330)
every 4 hours962km (598 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€210($210)
every 4 hours996km (619 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train5h 20m
€200($200)
every 4 hours853km (530 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€180($180)
every 2 hours992km (616 miles)
Train via Strasbourg6h 60m
€190($190)
once daily1,159km (720 miles)
Bus and Train
13h 30m
€50($50)
3 times a week921km (572 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€140($140)
on demand790km (491 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort