How to travel from Bordeaux to Gordes, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Gordes is around 610km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Gordes by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Lyon (LYS), train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Cavaillon.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Drive

Drive to Gordes.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance610km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Gordes

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Gordes by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Bordeaux and Gordes is around 610km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Bordeaux and Gordes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Gordes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Gordes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bordeaux and Gordes. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Cavaillon. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bordeaux and Gordes. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station, Limbert and Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Gordes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 50m 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 Gordes. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Cavaillon. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Gordes. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Gordes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Gordes

Transport options from Bordeaux to Gordes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lyon (LYS), train + 2 similar
3h 45m
€160($160)
5 times a week753km (468 miles)
Plane and Train3h 60m
€81($81)
5 times a week638km (396 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE), train6h 55m
€165($165)
5 times a week991km (616 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 50m
€11($11)
4 times a week654km (407 miles)
Bus to Avignon9h 55m
€45($45)
once a week646km (401 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€82($82)
on demand610km (379 miles)

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Airports near Gordes

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Gordes
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Gordes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Gordes