How to travel from Marseille to Bordeaux, France

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.

3 routes found

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 BordeauxMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance646km (401 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Bordeaux

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Marseille to Bordeaux

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Bordeaux

Transport options from Marseille to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6hrs
€110($110)
every 4 hours679km (422 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€25($25)
twice daily652km (405 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€87($87)
on demand646km (401 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