How to travel from Paris to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Paris and Bordeaux is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Paris 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.

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance580km (360 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Paris to Bordeaux by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Paris and Bordeaux is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (310 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Paris and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Bordeaux. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Paris and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 6h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Bordeaux. Buses run hourly and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Paris and Bordeaux. The distance is around 580km (360 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 Paris to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Paris to Bordeaux

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Bordeaux

Transport options from Paris to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€95($95)
hourly536km (333 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
€35($35)
hourly583km (362 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€78($78)
on demand580km (360 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