How to travel from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €89, while a flight costs an average of €422.

Distance: 564 miles (909 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main

Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €89.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €176.

A bus is €334 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €422.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 22m.

Bus takes on average 17h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bordeaux and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 4h 30m faster (6h 52m by train vs 11h 22m by car) and roughly €116 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€176 vs €291). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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How to get from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 30482
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 30482
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7431 · AF1218
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12264+TGV9563
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8582+TGV9557
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12258+TGV9555
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus95920 · 30484
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8121+Malta AirFR 1681
    1 transfer
  • BA EuroflyerBA2573+British AirwaysBA900
    1 transfer
  • BA EuroflyerBA2573+British AirwaysBA902
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €89.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €176.

A bus is €334 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €422.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 22m.

Bus takes on average 17h 30m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 564 miles (909 km).
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air France, KLM, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Swiss, Ryanair, Iberia, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, BA Euroflyer, Lot Polish Airlines, asl airlines, Aegean Airlines to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
  • 0 direct trains per day with TGV.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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