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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
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$93 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $346 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg 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 Paris to Bordeaux:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Bordeaux costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $309 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Bordeaux costing on average $346 (€279).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Bordeaux
How to get from Paris to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 31615:00 PM7h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:40 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 31615:00 PM7h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:40 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AF743412:00 PM1h15Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport1:15 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$3891One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 84416:00 AM3h02Paris Gare Montparnasse9:02 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$581One-way0 transfers
- 84836:46 AM3h24Paris Gare Montparnasse10:10 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$581One-way0 transfers
- 122613:05 PM2h09Paris Gare Montparnasse5:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$721One-way0 transfers
- 316311:10 PM6h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$311One-way0 transfers
- 40039:30 PM7h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:30 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$311One-way0 transfers
- 959279:45 PM7h15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$311One-way0 transfers
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AF61349:20 AM4h20Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport1:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1651One-way1 transfer - AF7368+AF61385:00 PM4h35Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:35 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
- AF7366+AF613612:35 PM5h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport5:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
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Travel from Paris to Bordeaux
Anyone traveling in France from Paris to Bordeaux can choose between flights, trains and buses. If you need to get to Bordeaux in a hurry, flying is easily the best option, with flights taking just over an hour to reach their destination. However, high-speed TGV express trains are almost as quick (and probably more comfortable), and buses represent and affordable alternative.
Trains from Paris to Bordeaux | Buses from Paris to Bordeaux | Flights from Paris to Bordeaux
Paris to Bordeaux Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€25 |
7:00 h |
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€73 |
3:11 h |
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€189 |
1:05 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux. Buses traveling from Paris to Bordeaux depart from either Paris' Porte Maillot, Gare Routière Galliéni, Porte de Charenton, or Gare Routière Bercy Arena bus station and take at least 7 hours to arrive at Bordeaux's Gare Saint Jean. Approximately 20 buses travel from Paris to Bordeaux every day. The first Paris to Bordeaux bus departs at 8:20 a.m. while the last departs at 11:15 p.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Bordeaux include Flixbus, Ouibus, Alsa, and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel; however, when travel time to and from Paris and Bordeaux's airports is taken into consideration, taking the train is actually the fastest way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux. Flights depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and arrive at Bordeaux's airport after 1:05 h of flight time. Air France is the only airline that offers direct flights from Paris to Bordeaux.
Most popular way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux
Taking the train is by far the most popular way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux. Taking a high-speed SNCF TGV train is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux when traveling to and from Paris and Bordeaux's airports is considered. Taking the train is approximately 30 minutes faster than taking a flight and almost 4 hours faster than taking the bus. Trains traveling from Paris to Bordeaux are also significantly cheaper than taking a flight. There are over 20 trains traveling from Paris to Bordeaux per day, with the first departing Paris at 6:00 a.m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Bordeaux:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Bordeaux costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $309 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Bordeaux costing on average $346 (€279).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy, Internorte, Infobus, Euroscoach By Cm Tours to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Luxair, Lufthansa, Cityjet, Air Baltic, Amelia International, Amelia to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 31 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy, Internorte, Infobus, Euroscoach By Cm Tours.
- 5 direct flights per day with Air France, Amelia International, Amelia.
- 15 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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