The distance between Marseille and Bordeaux is around 646km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Marseille to Bordeaux by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bordeaux → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean.
Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre.
There are several options for getting from Marseille to Bordeaux by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).
The distance between Marseille and Bordeaux is around 646km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Marseille and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Bordeaux is to drive which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 6hrs.
SNCF run train services between Marseille and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Marseille and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 8h 50m.
Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Bordeaux. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean. instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Marseille and Bordeaux. The distance is around 646km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 6hrs | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 679km (422 miles) |
Bus | 8h 50m | €25($25) | twice daily | 652km (405 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | €87($87) | on demand | 646km (401 miles) |
The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.