How to travel from Versailles to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Versailles and Bordeaux is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Michel Nd Rer C then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance578km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Versailles 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 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Versailles and Bordeaux is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Versailles and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles 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 Versailles and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Montparnasse. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

TGV inOui and Transilien run train services between Versailles and Bordeaux. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Versailles and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Divison Leclerc. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Bordeaux. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to St Michel Nd Rer C then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Versailles and Bordeaux. The distance is around 578km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Bordeaux

Transport options from Versailles to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
€115($115)
hourly552km (343 miles)
Train via Massy - Palaiseau4h 20m
€120($120)
twice daily589km (366 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 10m
€175($175)
every 20 mins591km (367 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
€35($35)
3 times a week582km (362 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€78($78)
on demand578km (359 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