The distance between Metz and Bordeaux is around 873km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Metz to Bordeaux by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Bordeaux (BOD).
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Take the bus to Orleans Bus Station and then to Bordeaux Rue des Terres de Borde.
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There are several options for getting from Metz to Bordeaux by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).
The distance between Metz and Bordeaux is around 873km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 699km (434 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from Metz and Bordeaux by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Bordeaux is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Metz and Bordeaux. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Metz and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orleans Bus Station and Georges Pompidou. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
Union Ivkoni, Euroscoach By Cm Tours, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Bordeaux. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Metz and Bordeaux. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Bordeaux (BOD) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Metz to Bordeaux. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Metz to Bordeaux typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Metz and Bordeaux. The distance is around 905km (562 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Bordeaux is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around €19 ($19).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €375($375) | every 15 mins | 873km (542 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | €585($585) | every 4 hours | 996km (619 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12hrs | €19($19) | 4 times a week | 930km (578 miles) |
Bus via Nancy | 14h 35m | €57($57) | once daily | 992km (616 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | €165($165) | on demand | 905km (562 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.