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Compare train and bus for Bordeaux to Soulac-sur-Mer
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Soulac-sur-Mer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Soulac-sur-Mer:
A train is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bordeaux to Soulac-sur-Mer costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Soulac-sur-Mer take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.80 (€-30.25). The journey takes 4h 7m versus 1h 41m 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 Soulac-sur-Mer
How to get from Bordeaux to Soulac-sur-Mer by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Soulac-sur-Mer is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L42 (866119)10:53 AM1h41Bordeaux-Saint-Jean12:34 PMSoulac-sur-Mer railway$121One-way0 transfers
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L42 (866119)10:53 AM1h41Bordeaux-Saint-Jean12:34 PMSoulac-sur-Mer railway$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L42 (866119)10:53 AM1h41Bordeaux-Saint-Jean12:34 PMSoulac-sur-Mer railway$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
L42 (866153)6:53 PM1h46Bordeaux-Saint-Jean8:39 PMSoulac-sur-Mer railway$271One-way0 transfers
L42 (866135)2:53 PM1h47Bordeaux-Saint-Jean4:40 PMSoulac-sur-Mer railway$271One-way0 transfers
L42 (866149)5:53 PM1h49Bordeaux-Saint-Jean7:42 PMSoulac-sur-Mer railway$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Soulac-sur-Mer:
A train is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bordeaux to Soulac-sur-Mer costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Soulac-sur-Mer take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Soulac-sur-Mer as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Royan, Gare Routière.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Soulac-sur-Mer railway.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Soulac-sur-Mer by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Soulac-sur-Mer by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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