The distance between Orleans and Bordeaux is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Orleans to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Bordeaux St Jean.
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Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD).
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Take the bus to Bordeaux City Center.
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There are several options for getting from Orleans to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Orleans and Bordeaux is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (242 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Orleans and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Orleans and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Orleans and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 5h 10m.
Euroscoach By Cm Tours and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Bordeaux. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Orleans and Bordeaux. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 60m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 439km (273 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | €195($195) | hourly | 693km (431 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | every 20 mins | 461km (287 miles) | |
Bus to Bordeaux City Centre | 7h 50m | €22($22) | once daily | 477km (297 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €62($62) | on demand | 462km (287 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.