The distance between Le Havre and Bordeaux is around 652km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Le Havre 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.
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Take the train to Versailles-Chantiers and then to Bordeaux St Jean.
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD).
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Take the bus to Paris and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.
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There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Le Havre and Bordeaux is around 652km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Le Havre and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Versailles-Chantiers and Gare Montparnasse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Havre and Bordeaux. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Le Havre and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Bordeaux. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Le Havre 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 Le Havre to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €150($150) | once daily | 766km (476 miles) |
Train via Paris St Lazare | 4h 35m | €130($130) | hourly | 768km (478 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €225($225) | hourly | 796km (494 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5hrs | €285($285) | 5 times a day | 1,137km (706 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 15m | €44($44) | 4 times a day | 782km (486 miles) |
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport | 10h 30m | €32($32) | twice a week | 774km (481 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €115($115) | on demand | 652km (405 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.