How to travel from Grenoble to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Grenoble and Bordeaux is around 589km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Grenoble to Bordeaux by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance652km (405 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Bordeaux by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 8h 30m. 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 €125 ($125).

The distance between Grenoble and Bordeaux is around 589km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (309 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Grenoble and Bordeaux by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Bordeaux. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 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 Grenoble and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 8h 30m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Bordeaux. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 2h 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 Grenoble and Bordeaux. The distance is around 652km (405 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Bordeaux

Transport options from Grenoble to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
€125($125)
every 3 hours589km (366 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€210($210)
twice a week1,085km (674 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux7hrs
€240($240)
once a week1,121km (696 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€25($25)
twice daily661km (411 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€88($88)
on demand652km (405 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