How to travel from Reims to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Reims and Bordeaux is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reims 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 Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux-St-Jean.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance718km (446 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Reims to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Reims and Bordeaux is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Reims and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Champ. Tgv. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Reims and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Reims and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

RegioJet, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Reims and Bordeaux. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Reims and Bordeaux. The distance is around 718km (446 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Reims to Bordeaux

Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Bordeaux

Transport options from Reims to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 30m
€205($205)
5 times a week663km (412 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€130($130)
every 20 mins708km (440 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€42($42)
twice a week722km (448 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€95($95)
on demand718km (446 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