How to travel from Bordeaux to Le Havre, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Le Havre is around 651km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Le Havre 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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Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance651km (405 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Bordeaux and Le Havre is around 651km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Bordeaux and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Le Havre is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Le Havre. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gaîté and Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Le Havre. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Le Havre. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 10h 10m 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 651km (405 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Le Havre

Transport options from Bordeaux to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 + 1 similar
4h 25m
€150($150)
once daily766km (476 miles)
Train4h 35m
€130($130)
hourly769km (478 miles)
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 50m
€220($220)
hourly796km (494 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 35m
€285($285)
every 4 hours1,137km (706 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
€290($290)
every 4 hours1,118km (695 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 10m
€44($44)
4 times a day779km (484 miles)
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport10h 50m
€32($32)
twice a week779km (484 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€115($115)
on demand651km (405 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre