How to travel from Valence to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Valence and Bordeaux is around 570km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valence to Bordeaux by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière

Take the bus to St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance680km (423 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Valence to Bordeaux by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Valence and Bordeaux is around 570km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Valence and Bordeaux by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Valence and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Valence and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valence and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 10h 40m.

Blablabus, Swiss PostAuto and FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Bordeaux. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Valence and Bordeaux. The distance is around 680km (423 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Bordeaux

Transport options from Valence to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 15m
€125($125)
every 20 mins570km (354 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€160($160)
every 4 hours725km (451 miles)
Bus via St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière + 1 similar
8h 35m
€48($48)
3 times a week670km (417 miles)
Bus10h 40m
€26($26)
3 times a week695km (432 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€90($90)
on demand680km (423 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