How to travel from Colmar to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Colmar and Bordeaux is around 789km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Colmar to Bordeaux by taxi, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Bordeaux City Centre.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance865km (537 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Bordeaux by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Colmar and Bordeaux is around 789km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Colmar and Bordeaux by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lorraine Tgv. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Bordeaux. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Colmar and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Bordeaux. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Colmar and Bordeaux. The distance is around 865km (537 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Bordeaux is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €330 ($330).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Bordeaux

Transport options from Colmar to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 45m
€120($120)
hourly789km (490 miles)
Taxi and Plane2h 55m
€330($330)
every 5 mins834km (518 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€215($215)
6 times a week1,068km (664 miles)
Train via Strasbourg6h 25m
€230($230)
every 20 mins1,068km (664 miles)
Bus
14h 10m
€50($50)
twice daily981km (609 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€115($115)
on demand865km (537 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