How to travel from Bordeaux to Versailles, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Versailles is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out VersaillesBordeaux if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to VERSAILLES RIVE GAUCHE Château de Versailles.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance577km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Bordeaux and Versailles is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Bordeaux and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Versailles is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Versailles, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

TGV inOui and Transilien run train services between Bordeaux and Versailles. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole and République Gare Saint-Cyr. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Versailles. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 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 Versailles. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to VERSAILLES RIVE GAUCHE Château de Versailles. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Versailles. The distance is around 577km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Versailles

Transport options from Bordeaux to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€115($115)
hourly552km (343 miles)
Train via Massy-TGV4h 15m
€120($120)
twice daily589km (366 miles)
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 15m
€175($175)
every 20 mins590km (367 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€255($255)
5 times a day888km (552 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 25m
€220($220)
twice daily629km (391 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€35($35)
3 times a week580km (360 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€78($78)
on demand577km (359 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles