How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Bordeaux, France

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.

5 routes found

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 BordeauxSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance411km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Bordeaux

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Saint-Nazaire to Bordeaux

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Bordeaux

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 50m
€245($245)
hourly1,084km (674 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€61($61)
4 times a day399km (248 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 60m
€34($34)
every 3 hours423km (263 miles)
Train to Nantes, Bus6h 10m
€28($28)
5 times a week450km (280 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€74($74)
on demand411km (255 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