How to travel from Toulon to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Toulon and Bordeaux is around 606km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Toulon 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 BordeauxToulon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance710km (441 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Toulon and Bordeaux is around 606km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 555km (345 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Toulon 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 Toulon to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Toulon and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Toulon and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Toulon and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 10hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulon and Bordeaux. Buses run twice daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Toulon and Bordeaux. The distance is around 710km (441 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 Toulon to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Bordeaux

Transport options from Toulon to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
€125($125)
5 times a day606km (377 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, Fly4h 30m
€175($175)
every 3 hours819km (509 miles)
Train
7h 5m
€110($110)
every 4 hours746km (463 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€35($35)
twice daily710km (441 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€130($130)
on demand710km (441 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