How to travel from Chamonix to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Chamonix and Bordeaux is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Bus to Geneva Airport, Fly

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva Bus Station and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)

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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance777km (483 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Bordeaux by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Chamonix and Bordeaux is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Chamonix and Bordeaux by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Bordeaux is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains and Massy Tgv. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Chamonix and Bordeaux. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Chamonix and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geneva Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Swiss Tours, FlixBus, Blablabus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Chamonix and Bordeaux. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Chamonix and Bordeaux. The distance is around 777km (483 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Bordeaux is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Transport options from Chamonix to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Geneva Airport, Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
€120($120)
every 4 hours650km (404 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 45m
€100($100)
twice daily699km (434 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€200($200)
twice a week1,113km (692 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 20m
€57($57)
3 times a week814km (506 miles)
Bus via Grenoble-Gare-Routière12h 40m
€71($71)
once a week822km (511 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€140($140)
on demand777km (483 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