How to travel from Brest to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Brest and Bordeaux is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a tram and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Tram and Plane

Take a tram to Porte de Gouesnou then fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €555($555)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes, Le Mans then Tours and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Bordeaux City Centre.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)

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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance644km (400 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Brest to Bordeaux by tram, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a tram and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €555 ($555).

The distance between Brest and Bordeaux is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 495km (307 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Brest and Bordeaux by tram and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Bordeaux is to take a tram and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €555 ($555).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Le Mans, Tours and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Bordeaux. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6hrs, 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 Brest and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Bordeaux. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take a tram to Porte de Gouesnou then fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) 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 Brest and Bordeaux. The distance is around 644km (400 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 Brest to Bordeaux is to take a tram and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €555 ($555).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Bordeaux

Transport options from Brest to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Tram and Plane
2h 20m
€555($555)
hourly513km (319 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€145($145)
hourly838km (521 miles)
Train via Quimper8h 10m
€120($120)
every 2 hours689km (428 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 40m
€37($37)
twice daily639km (397 miles)
Bus via Vannes9h 50m
€41($41)
4 times a week642km (399 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€87($87)
on demand644km (400 miles)

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Airports near Bordeaux

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

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux