The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bordeaux is around 692km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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.
👋 Also check out Bordeaux → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD).
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Take the train to Caen then St Pierre Des Corps and then to Bordeaux St Jean.
Take the bus to Lison, Avranches - Gare SNCF then Nantes Haluchère and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.
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There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bordeaux is around 692km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (335 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bordeaux. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lison, Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
SNCF Bus, NOMAD CARS Manche, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bordeaux. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 4h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bordeaux. The distance is around 692km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 50m | €295($295) | every 3 hours | 1,182km (735 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 5h 55m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 938km (583 miles) |
Train to Lison, plane | 6h 45m | €255($255) | twice daily | 1,358km (844 miles) |
Train | 5h 45m | €125($125) | twice a week | 723km (449 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | €47($47) | 4 times a week | 697km (433 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €125($125) | on demand | 692km (430 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.