How to travel from Caen to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Caen and Bordeaux is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Caen to Bordeaux by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes and then to Bordeaux City Centre.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance604km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Caen to Bordeaux by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 9h 40m. 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 €120 ($120).

The distance between Caen and Bordeaux is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Caen and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Bordeaux. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Caen and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Bordeaux. Buses run 4 times a week 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 Caen to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Bordeaux St Jean. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Caen and Bordeaux. The distance is around 604km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Caen to Bordeaux

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Bordeaux

Transport options from Caen to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
€120($120)
twice a week591km (367 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€34($34)
4 times a week619km (385 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€81($81)
on demand604km (375 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