How to travel from Orange to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Orange and Bordeaux is around 583km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Orange 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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Nîmes and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance583km (362 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Orange to Bordeaux by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Orange and Bordeaux is around 583km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (270 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Orange and Bordeaux by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre and Nîmes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

SNCF run train services between Orange and Bordeaux. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Orange and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac - le Pontet. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Orange and Bordeaux. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Orange and Bordeaux. The distance is around 583km (362 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Bordeaux

Transport options from Orange to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 10m
€110($110)
every 4 hours666km (414 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€110($110)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€38($38)
once a week622km (387 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€79($79)
on demand583km (362 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