The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Bordeaux is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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.
👋 Also check out Bordeaux → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bordeaux (BOD).
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Take the train to Nantes and then to Bordeaux St Jean.
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.
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There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Bordeaux is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Bordeaux. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Saint-Nazaire and Bordeaux. The distance is around 411km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 50m | €245($245) | hourly | 1,084km (674 miles) |
Train | 4h 50m | €61($61) | 4 times a day | 399km (248 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 60m | €34($34) | every 3 hours | 423km (263 miles) |
Train to Nantes, Bus | 6h 10m | €28($28) | 5 times a week | 450km (280 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €74($74) | on demand | 411km (255 miles) |
The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.