- Must visit
Cité du Vin
A major immersive museum dedicated to wine cultures worldwide, known for its striking architecture and interactive exhibits.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
16 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Saint-Emilion to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Emilion to Bordeaux will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 5 buses that leave Saint-Emilion for Bordeaux on Wed, May 27, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 34 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 30 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Emilion to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Emilion to Bordeaux:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Emilion to Bordeaux costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 43m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (43m by bus vs 45m by car) and save roughly $5 (€4) compared to fuel and tolls ($4 (€3) vs $9 (€7)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Citram Aquitaine.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Citram Aquitaine | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Citram Aquitaine | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Citram Aquitaine | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Emilion to Bordeaux buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 PM Saint-Emilion | 0h20 | 8:50 PM Bordeaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 8:10 AM Saint-Emilion | 0h30 | 8:40 AM Bordeaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Saint-Emilion | 0h10 | 10:40 AM Bordeaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Saint-Emilion | 0h20 | 4:40 PM Bordeaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Saint-Emilion | 0h10 | 6:10 PM Bordeaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Saint-Emilion to Bordeaux run on average 5 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 21:05. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average bus duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 5:15 AM |
Last bus 9:05 PM |
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