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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $451.
Distance: 275 miles (444 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $451 Average price | $156 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Barcelona to Bordeaux:
A bus is $103 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Bordeaux costing on average $156 (€131).
A bus is $399 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Bordeaux costing on average $451 (€379).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Bus takes on average 10h 17m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€44) compared to roughly $111 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€49). The journey takes 9h 47m versus 6h 16m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Bordeaux
How to get from Barcelona to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:20 AM9h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:20 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:20 AM9h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:20 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB412 · IB12031:35 PM3h50Barcelona El Prat Airport5:25 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$6641One-way1 transfer
Other options
312811:45 PM8h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$481One-way0 transfers
36148:45 AM8h55Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:40 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM9h55Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:25 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$501One-way0 transfers
LH1813+
LH42001:25 PM20h50Barcelona El Prat Airport10:15 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$3211One-way1 transfer
LH1817+
LH42006:40 PM15h35Barcelona El Prat Airport10:15 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$4021One-way1 transfer
LH1815+
LH42003:40 PM18h35Barcelona El Prat Airport10:15 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$4171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Bordeaux:
A bus is $103 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Bordeaux costing on average $156 (€131).
A bus is $399 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Bordeaux costing on average $451 (€379).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Bus takes on average 10h 17m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane, Air France, Iberia, Air Nostrum, asl airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa.
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