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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $283 Average price | $214 Average price | $264 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Brussels to Bordeaux:
A bus is $154 (€126) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bordeaux costing on average $214 (€176).
A bus is $223 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bordeaux costing on average $283 (€232).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Bordeaux
How to get from Brussels to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1408 · 31635:55 PM12h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$591One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
1408 · 31635:55 PM12h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U219226:05 PM1h40Brussels Airport7:45 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1801One-way0 transfers
Other options
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84395:16 PM5h55Brussels-Midi11:11 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1221One-way1 transfer
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85116:32 AM10h42Brussels-Midi5:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1451One-way1 transfer
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122616:32 AM10h42Brussels-Midi5:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1531One-way1 transfer
50336 · 959274:55 PM12h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$591One-way1 transfer
50338 · 959297:05 PM12h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:10 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM12h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)8:45 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$711One-way1 transfer
VY8989 · VY291210:15 PM10h05Brussels Airport8:20 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1321One-way1 transfer
VY8985 · VY29129:15 PM11h05Brussels Airport8:20 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1491One-way1 transfer
VY8983 · VY29126:05 PM14h15Brussels Airport8:20 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$2481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bordeaux:
A bus is $154 (€126) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bordeaux costing on average $214 (€176).
A bus is $223 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bordeaux costing on average $283 (€232).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea, Transavia France, Vueling, Cityjet, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Air Baltic, Iberia to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea, Transavia France.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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