How to travel from Calais to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Calais and Bordeaux is around 829km (515 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Calais to Bordeaux 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance863km (536 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Calais to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Calais and Bordeaux is around 829km (515 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Calais and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Calais Frethun, Paris Nord, Denfert Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Calais and Bordeaux. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Calais and Bordeaux. The distance is around 863km (536 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

How do I get from Calais to Bordeaux

Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Bordeaux

Transport options from Calais to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 15m
€130($130)
4 times a week829km (515 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 40m
€240($240)
4 times a week849km (527 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 5m
€215($215)
4 times a week1,018km (633 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€195($195)
5 times a day882km (548 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6hrs
€170($170)
once daily916km (569 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 35m
€73($73)
3 times a week911km (566 miles)
Train to Amiens, bus14h 35m
€54($54)
4 times a week962km (598 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€115($115)
on demand863km (536 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