How to travel from Quimper to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Quimper and Bordeaux is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Quimper 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €490($490)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance576km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €490 ($490).

The distance between Quimper and Bordeaux is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (275 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Quimper and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €490 ($490).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Quimper and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Quimper and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Quimper and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 8h 25m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Quimper and Bordeaux. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Quimper and Bordeaux. The distance is around 576km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Bordeaux

Transport options from Quimper to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 45m
€490($490)
every 4 hours615km (382 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,135km (705 miles)
Train via Nantes6h 55m
€85($85)
4 times a day589km (366 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
€20($20)
5 times a week607km (377 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€105($105)
on demand576km (358 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