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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a flight costs an average of $515.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$76 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $515 Average price | $260 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg 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 Brussels:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Brussels costing on average $76 (€64).
A bus is $440 (€369) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Brussels costing on average $515 (€432).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 24m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€64) compared to roughly $260 (€218) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $185 (€155). The journey takes 11h 54m versus 9h 38m 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 Brussels
How to get from Bordeaux to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3160 · 501007:20 AM13h30Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes8:50 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3160 · 501007:20 AM13h30Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes8:50 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 8530+
93419:46 AM4h31Bordeaux-Saint-Jean2:17 PMBrussels-Midi$2381One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 12258+94891:45 PM8h32Bordeaux-Saint-Jean10:17 PMBrussels-Midi$1461One-way1 transfer
- 8580+94891:45 PM8h32Bordeaux-Saint-Jean10:17 PMBrussels-Midi$1461One-way1 transfer
- 12258+93931:45 PM9h06Bordeaux-Saint-Jean10:51 PMBrussels-Midi$1461One-way1 transfer
- 32741:30 AM12h55Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes2:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$391One-way0 transfers
- 3162 · 503214:00 AM11h15Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes3:15 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$531One-way1 transfer
- 95920 · 16131:25 PM12h48Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes2:13 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$601One-way1 transfer
- VY2913 · VY8306+93981:20 PM9h46Bordeaux Mérignac Airport11:06 PMBrussels-Midi$4281One-way2 transfers
AF7435 · AF1140+93982:05 PM9h01Bordeaux Mérignac Airport11:06 PMBrussels-Midi$5211One-way2 transfers- AF7431 · AF1140+93989:55 AM13h11Bordeaux Mérignac Airport11:06 PMBrussels-Midi$5211One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Brussels:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Brussels costing on average $76 (€64).
A bus is $440 (€369) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Brussels costing on average $515 (€432).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 24m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Brussels 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 Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Vueling, Transavia France, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Iberia, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Brussels by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, Transavia France.
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