How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bordeaux, France

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.

6 routes found

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 BordeauxCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lison, Avranches - Gare SNCF then Nantes Haluchère and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance692km (430 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Bordeaux

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
€295($295)
every 3 hours1,182km (735 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly5h 55m
€225($225)
every 4 hours938km (583 miles)
Train to Lison, plane6h 45m
€255($255)
twice daily1,358km (844 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€125($125)
twice a week723km (449 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
€47($47)
4 times a week697km (433 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€125($125)
on demand692km (430 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