How to travel from Lille to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Lille and Bordeaux is around 720km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lille 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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Fly

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others
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Train via Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then Massy Palaiseau and then to Bordeaux-St-Jean.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance800km (497 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Lille to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Lille and Bordeaux is around 720km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 699km (435 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Lille and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Bordeaux is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille 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 Lille and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 45m.

TGV inOui and Paris RER run train services between Lille and Bordeaux. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 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 Lille and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 10hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lille and Bordeaux. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lille and Bordeaux. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Bordeaux (BOD). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lille and Bordeaux with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

easyJet and Volotea fly between Lille and Bordeaux. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Bordeaux (BOD). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Lille to Bordeaux typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Bordeaux (BOD).

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 Lille and Bordeaux. The distance is around 800km (497 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Bordeaux

Transport options from Lille to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
€105($105)
hourly720km (448 miles)
Train via Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV + 1 similar
4h 45m
€175($175)
twice daily777km (483 miles)
Train4h 45m
€150($150)
once daily814km (506 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€50($50)
4 times a week804km (500 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€110($110)
on demand800km (497 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