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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $57. 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 $57, and a train costs an average of $148.
Distance: 470 miles (757 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$183 Average price | $287 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest | $342 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 13m Average total duration 21h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg 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 Zurich:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Zurich costing on average $183 (€151).
A bus is $185 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Zurich costing on average $287 (€236).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 21h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Bordeaux to Zurich
How to get from Bordeaux to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 95920 · 79911:25 PM19h20Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes8:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$691One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 95920 · 79911:25 PM19h20Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes8:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$691One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U210725:10 PM1h30Bordeaux Mérignac Airport6:40 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1741One-way0 transfers
Other options
12260+92232:46 PM8h14Bordeaux-Saint-Jean11:00 PMZurich HB$3221One-way1 transfer
- 95920 · 79911:25 PM19h40Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes9:05 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$811One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM18h50Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1081One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM24h55Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont)3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1091One-way2 transfers
VY2915 · VY62466:55 PM14h05Bordeaux Mérignac Airport9:00 AMZurich Airport$2331One-way1 transfer
AF7439 · AF11928:25 PM13h30Bordeaux Mérignac Airport9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2411One-way1 transfer- AF7437 · AF11927:00 PM14h55Bordeaux Mérignac Airport9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Zurich:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Zurich costing on average $183 (€151).
A bus is $185 (€152) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Zurich costing on average $287 (€236).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 21h 43m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Air France, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling, Air Baltic, Iberia to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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