How to get from Bordeaux to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 343 miles (554 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $52 - $190 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $52 (€45) • 8 h 50 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $75 (€65) • 1 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair or SNCF | Intercités |
Travel 343 miles (554 km) by bus, flight or train from Bordeaux to Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $52 (€45). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, Ryanair or SNCF | Intercités among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Bordeaux to Madrid.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $34 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 3 travel options from Bordeaux to Madrid: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Bordeaux is by taking a bus, which costs on average $52 (€45).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bordeaux to Madrid:
A bus is $23 (€20) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Madrid costing on average $75 (€65).
Taking a bus costs $138 (€120) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $190 (€165).
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Bordeaux is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Getting to Madrid by bus takes 8 h 50 min on average.
Train takes on average 11 h 34 min.
You should expect to travel around 343 miles (554 km) between Bordeaux and Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Madrid is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bordeaux to Madrid as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Madrid:
The following travel companies offer services from Bordeaux to Madrid:
Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Madrid with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Madrid from Bordeaux.
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