How to travel from Dijon to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Dijon and Bordeaux is around 636km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dijon 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 BordeauxDijon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance636km (395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Dijon and Bordeaux is around 636km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Dijon and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Dijon and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Dijon and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Dijon and Bordeaux. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 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 Dijon and Bordeaux. The distance is around 636km (395 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Bordeaux

Transport options from Dijon to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
€160($160)
every 4 hours688km (428 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Fly4h 20m
€245($245)
every 2 hours860km (534 miles)
Train to Lausanne, plane4h 45m
€215($215)
every 20 mins822km (511 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€295($295)
every 4 hours852km (529 miles)
Train via Nevers6h 20m
€240($240)
every 4 hours749km (466 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€37($37)
once daily737km (458 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€86($86)
on demand636km (395 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