How to travel from Rouen to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Rouen and Bordeaux is around 654km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rouen 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

Take the train to Versailles Chantiers and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - La Défense Bus station then Orléans and then to Bordeaux City Center.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance654km (406 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Rouen and Bordeaux is around 654km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Rouen and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Versailles Chantiers and Gare Montparnasse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rouen and Bordeaux. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Rouen and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - La Défense Bus station and Orléans. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Euroscoach By Cm Tours run regular bus services between Rouen and Bordeaux. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Rouen and Bordeaux. The distance is around 654km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Bordeaux

Transport options from Rouen to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€160($160)
twice daily678km (421 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare3h 45m
€140($140)
hourly680km (423 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4hrs
€195($195)
hourly708km (440 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly4h 60m
€155($155)
twice daily985km (612 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 45m
€22($22)
4 times a week717km (445 miles)
Bus via Nantes Haluchère10h 30m
€51($51)
4 times a week770km (479 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€88($88)
on demand654km (406 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