How to travel from Bordeaux to Chaves

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Compare bus and flight for Bordeaux to Chaves

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Chaves among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €107, while a flight costs an average of €432.

Distance: 406 miles (655 km)

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€107

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Cheapest

€432

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€134

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(fuel + tolls)

13h 19m

Average total duration

12h 49m

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30m

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6h 32m

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4h 32m

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8h 49m

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0.7 - 1.6kg

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2.0 - 3.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Chaves is a bus with an average price of €107.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Chaves:

A bus is €325 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Chaves costing on average €432.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Chaves is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 32m.

Other travel options to Chaves take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bordeaux and Chaves including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bordeaux to Chaves among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €107 compared to roughly €134 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 12h 49m versus 8h 49m 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.

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from Bordeaux to Chaves

How to get from Bordeaux to Chaves by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Chaves is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • easyJet
    12:45 PM1h45
    Bordeaux
    2:30 PMChaves
    541One-way
    0 transfers

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  • easyJet
    12:45 PM1h45
    Bordeaux
    2:30 PMChaves
    541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJet
    12:45 PM1h45
    Bordeaux
    2:30 PMChaves
    541One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Chaves

Travel to Chaves easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Chaves.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bordeaux and Chaves including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Chaves is a bus with an average price of €107.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Chaves:

A bus is €325 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Chaves costing on average €432.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Chaves is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 32m.

Other travel options to Chaves take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 19m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Chaves is approximately 406 miles (655 km).
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Chaves is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Chaves as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Chaves:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Chaves, Avd. Santo Amaro.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Chaves, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Internorte, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Chaves by bus.
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, Swiss, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, TAP Portugal, British Airways, easyJet, Iberia to go to Chaves by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Chaves with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Internorte, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Chaves often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Lisbon, Vila Nova Da Telha, Verin, Braga. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chaves and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Chaves to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Chaves, you can relax at the Termas de Chaves, renowned for their therapeutic thermal baths, and stroll through the serene Jardim Público de Chaves. Explore local cuisine at traditional Portuguese restaurants and attend cultural events at Forte de São Francisco. Enjoy a scenic walk along the Tâmega River. Key sights include Chaves Castle, the Roman Bridge of Chaves, the Gothic-style Igreja de Santa Maria Maior, Forte de São Francisco, and the Museum of Flaviense Region.
Two to three days in Chaves are ideal to explore its Roman heritage, thermal baths, and charming historic center.

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