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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $165 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $165, while a train costs an average of $363.
Distance: 585 miles (943 km)
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$182 Average price | $165 Average price Cheapest | $363 Average price | $465 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 17m Average total duration 19h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 6m Average total duration 22h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Bordeaux:
A bus is $75 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Bordeaux costing on average $182.
A bus is $256 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Bordeaux costing on average $363.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 43m.
Train takes on average 23h 6m.
You'll arrive about 8h 50m sooner (3h 24m by flight vs 12h 14m by car) and save roughly $283 compared to fuel and tolls ($182 vs $465). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Bordeaux
How to get from Bologna to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM23h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:35 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$801One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM23h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:35 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM20h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:45 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$891One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM27h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:15 AMPessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre)$811One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM20h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:00 PMBordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont)$891One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM20h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:15 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Bordeaux:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Bordeaux costing on average $165.
A train is $381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Bordeaux costing on average $543.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 18m.
Bus takes on average 20h 17m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with Italo to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with Air France, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Air Nostrum, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti to go to Bordeaux by flight.
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