How to travel from Menton to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Menton and Bordeaux is around 687km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Menton 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance834km (518 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Menton to Bordeaux by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Menton and Bordeaux is around 687km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (406 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Menton and Bordeaux by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Menton and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 25m, 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 Menton and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place D'Armes - MONACO and Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Menton and Bordeaux. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Menton and Bordeaux. The distance is around 834km (518 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Bordeaux

Transport options from Menton to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
€110($110)
hourly687km (427 miles)
Train
9h 25m
€155($155)
every 4 hours926km (575 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14hrs
€32($32)
4 times a week900km (559 miles)
Bus via Avignon14h 35m
€59($59)
once a week950km (590 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€110($110)
on demand834km (518 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