- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux
Leading Bordeaux museum with major European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts housed in two elegant city buildings.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 29 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grenoble to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grenoble to Bordeaux will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 17 buses that leave Grenoble for Bordeaux on Thu, Jul 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 497 km distance in an average of 9 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 10 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
51992 · 8501
50002 · 4750
51984 · 7463
7860 · 50671
51982 · 3169
4768
51982 · 3169
50002 · 4750
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $191 Average price | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Bordeaux:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Bordeaux costing on average $110 (€90).
A bus is $143 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Bordeaux costing on average $191 (€157).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€40) compared to roughly $216 (€178) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $168 (€138). The journey takes 8h 57m versus 6h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 11h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:14AM | Duration 9h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Grenoble to Bordeaux buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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51986 · 50671 | 10:00 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 12h00 | 10:00 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 9h30 | 7:35 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h30 | 10:30 PM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h45 | 10:45 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
50844 · 53024 | 11:40 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 12h00 | 11:40 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 10h20 | 11:25 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford) | 12h35 | 7:40 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
50002 · 4750 | 8:40 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 9h20 | 6:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 10h05 | 7:35 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
4768 | 5:15 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 8h45 | 2:00 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Grenoble to Bordeaux run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 308 miles (497 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 308 miles (497 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Bordeaux — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bordeaux trip today.
Leading Bordeaux museum with major European paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts housed in two elegant city buildings.
Immersive wine culture museum with multimedia exhibits, tastings, and panoramic views. A modern Bordeaux signature attraction.
Digital arts center in a former submarine base, known for monumental immersive exhibitions in an unusual industrial monument.
Elegant pedestrian shopping street linking major squares, lined with grand facades and ideal for strolling through central Bordeaux.
Beautiful riverside promenade for walking and cycling, with open views of the Garonne and easy access to major landmarks.
Lively historic district with medieval streets, bars, small shops, and a youthful atmosphere near Place de la Victoire.
A rich Bordeaux beef stew braised in local red wine with onions, herbs, and often bacon. It is a classic dish tied to the region's famous vineyards.
Fresh Arcachon Bay oysters, often served simply with lemon or shallot vinegar. They are a regional staple prized for their clean Atlantic flavor.
A flaky pastry rolled around vanilla custard, baked until caramelized. It is Bordeaux's signature sweet, created by local pastry tradition.
Popular modern bistro celebrated for seasonal plates and creative French cooking in a lively, relaxed setting near the historic center.
Refined Michelin-starred dining by Pierre Gagnaire at La Grande Maison, offering polished French cuisine and an upscale chateau atmosphere.
Historic brasserie in central Bordeaux known for seafood platters, oysters, and classic French dishes in an elegant Belle Époque setting.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are below Paris, while trams and many casual meals remain fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change for cafes; round up taxi fares.
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Rue des Terres de Bordes -> Place de la Bourse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grenoble to Bordeaux by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bordeaux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Grenoble to Bordeaux buses use the Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard to Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes station pair, with some services arriving at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate. Use this guide to compare Grenoble and Bordeaux bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Vatel (0.5 km), Brasserie Chavant (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard.
Available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard: Elevators, ramps.
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
Available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Elevators, ramps.
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km), Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for convenient cash withdrawal.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
Available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Elevators, ramps.
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