How to travel from Nice to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Nice and Bordeaux is around 662km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice to Bordeaux by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)

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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance803km (499 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Nice to Bordeaux by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Nice and Bordeaux is around 662km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nice and Bordeaux by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Bordeaux is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice 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 Nice and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nice and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Nice and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nice and Bordeaux. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Bordeaux. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Bordeaux (BOD). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Bordeaux with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

easyJet and Air France fly between Nice and Bordeaux. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Bordeaux (BOD). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Nice to Bordeaux typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Bordeaux. The distance is around 803km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Bordeaux is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Bordeaux

Transport options from Nice to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
€105($105)
every 15 mins662km (411 miles)
Train
8h 45m
€150($150)
every 4 hours902km (560 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 55m
€57($57)
once a week915km (569 miles)
Bus to Bordeaux City Centre13h 20m
€32($32)
4 times a week864km (537 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€110($110)
on demand803km (499 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