How to travel from Bordeaux to Toulon, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Toulon is around 606km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Toulon 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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Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Toulon.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulon.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance711km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Bordeaux and Toulon is around 606km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 555km (345 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Bordeaux and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Toulon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Toulon. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Toulon. 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 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Toulon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Toulon with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Toulon. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m 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 Toulon. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 711km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Bordeaux to Toulon

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Toulon

Transport options from Bordeaux to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
€125($125)
5 times a day606km (377 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train3h 45m
€165($165)
twice daily847km (526 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
€175($175)
every 2 hours819km (509 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€110($110)
every 4 hours746km (463 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€35($35)
twice daily712km (442 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€130($130)
on demand711km (442 miles)

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Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon