The distance between Nantes and Bordeaux is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes 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 → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde.
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There are several options for getting from Nantes to Bordeaux by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Nantes and Bordeaux is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275km (171 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Nantes and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Bordeaux is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nantes and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 4h 10m.
SNCF run train services between Nantes and Bordeaux. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Nantes and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Bordeaux. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Nantes and Bordeaux. The distance is around 347km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 10m | €50($50) | 4 times a day | 335km (208 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €17($17) | every 4 hours | 338km (210 miles) |
Bus to Bordeaux | 4h 50m | €25($25) | once daily | 342km (212 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €47($47) | on demand | 347km (216 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.