How to travel from Bordeaux to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $89.

Distance: 470 miles (757 km)

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Flight
Bus

$256

Average price

$174

Average price

$93

Average price

Cheapest

7h 7m

Average total duration

6h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 25m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

22h 13m

Average total duration

21h 43m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV Lyria

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LAER

Most popular airline

BlaBlaCar Bus

Most popular bus company

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

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from Bordeaux to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus4767 · 4743
11:59PM19h41
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
07:40PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$941One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus4767 · 4743
11:59PM19h41
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
07:40PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$941One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

easyJetU21072
05:10PM1h30
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
06:40PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$1271One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGV INOUI12268+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219
12:46PM7h40
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
08:26PMZurich HB
$4481One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI12254+SNCF | TGV Lyria9215
10:47AM7h39
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
06:26PMZurich HB
$5011One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus95920 · 7991
01:25PM19h20
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
08:45AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1221One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus95920 · 7991
01:25PM19h40
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
09:05AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$1361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:40AM22h20
Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont)
08:00AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1271One-way
2 transfers
IberiaIB1200 · IB629
09:05AM5h05
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
02:10PMZurich Airport
$3841One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB1200 · IB633
09:05AM13h15
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
10:20PMZurich Airport
$3841One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7441 · AF1114
06:00AM3h50
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
09:50AMZurich Airport
$4111One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Zurich is a flight with an average price of $45 (€37).

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

A flight is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bordeaux to Zurich costing on average $48 (€38).

A flight is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Zurich costing on average $89 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 14m.

Bus takes on average 17h 45m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Zurich is approximately 470 miles (757 km).
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Zurich is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Zurich 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 Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with LAER, easyJet, Air France, SWISS, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling Airlines, Air Baltic, Iberia to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with LAER, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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