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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, while a flight costs an average of $472.
Distance: 577 miles (929 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$100 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $472 Average price | $341 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 6m Average total duration 15h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 5.6kg 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 Bordeaux to Amsterdam:
A bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Amsterdam costing on average $168 (€141).
A bus is $373 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Amsterdam costing on average $472 (€396).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 16h 6m.
Tickets start at around $100 (€84) compared to roughly $341 (€286) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $242 (€203). The journey takes 15h 36m versus 11h 35m 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 Bordeaux to Amsterdam
How to get from Bordeaux to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
95920 · 16111:25 PM16h40Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes6:05 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 95920 · 16111:25 PM16h40Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes6:05 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AF82865:10 PM1h45Bordeaux Mérignac Airport6:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$9171One-way0 transfers
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95791:45 PM9h11Bordeaux-Saint-Jean10:56 PMAmsterdam Zuid$1931One-way3 transfers
8580+93691:45 PM7h05Bordeaux-Saint-Jean8:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2291One-way1 transfer- 12258+94751:45 PM8h05Bordeaux-Saint-Jean9:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2291One-way1 transfer
- 95930 · 15639:00 PM17h15Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes2:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$741One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM20h25Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate5:00 PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$861One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 PM21h45Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre)5:00 PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$861One-way2 transfers
LH2259 · LH230610:55 AM5h25Bordeaux Mérignac Airport4:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3501One-way1 transfer
VY2915 · VY830210:35 AM5h00Bordeaux Mérignac Airport3:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3911One-way1 transfer- VY2915 · VY830610:35 AM7h15Bordeaux Mérignac Airport5:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Amsterdam:
A bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Amsterdam costing on average $168 (€141).
A bus is $373 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Amsterdam costing on average $472 (€396).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 16h 6m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 22 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Eurostar, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurocity Direct, TER | SNCF, Intercity to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, ITA, Iberia to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with KLM, KLM Cityhopper.
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