How to travel from Bordeaux to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Saint-Raphaël is around 697km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Saint-Raphaël 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 Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 and then to Gare Routière Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance748km (465 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Bordeaux and Saint-Raphaël is around 697km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 607km (377 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Bordeaux and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Saint-Raphaël is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Union Ivkoni and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 15m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 748km (465 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Bordeaux to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€165($165)
every 3 hours725km (451 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train4hrs
€140($140)
5 times a day697km (433 miles)
Train
7h 50m
€145($145)
every 4 hours839km (521 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
€56($56)
5 times a week967km (601 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€135($135)
on demand748km (465 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël