How to travel from Bordeaux to Dijon, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Dijon is around 640km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Dijon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Dijon.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Dijon.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Dijon.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance640km (398 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Dijon

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Dijon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Bordeaux and Dijon is around 640km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Bordeaux and Dijon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Dijon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Dijon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus 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 Dijon. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Dijon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Bercy. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Dijon. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Bordeaux and Dijon. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Dijon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Dijon. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Dijon. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Dijon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Dijon. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Dijon. The distance is around 640km (398 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Dijon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Dijon

Transport options from Bordeaux to Dijon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 20m
€140($140)
once daily677km (421 miles)
Fly to Basel (BSL), Train3h 40m
€185($185)
hourly949km (589 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train4h 25m
€245($245)
hourly859km (534 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), train4h 50m
€215($215)
every 20 mins822km (511 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€295($295)
5 times a day852km (529 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps6h 25m
€240($240)
every 4 hours749km (466 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
€50($50)
once daily734km (456 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€86($86)
on demand640km (398 miles)

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Airports near Dijon

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

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Dijon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Dijon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Dijon