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Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $221.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $221 Average price | $266 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg 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 Brussels to Bordeaux:
A bus is $147 (€120) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bordeaux costing on average $204 (€167).
A bus is $164 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bordeaux costing on average $221 (€181).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 43m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€47) compared to roughly $266 (€218) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $209 (€171). The journey takes 11h 13m versus 8h 43m 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 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.
- 50336 · 959274:55 PM12h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50336 · 959274:55 PM12h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)5:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U219225:55 PM1h40Brussels Airport7:35 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1861One-way0 transfers
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84394:42 PM6h30Brussels-Midi11:12 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1101One-way1 transfer- 9362+84394:42 PM6h30Brussels-Midi11:12 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1221One-way1 transfer
- 9838 · 7534 · 84394:52 PM6h20Brussels-Midi11:12 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1271One-way2 transfers
- 50338 · 959297:05 PM12h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:10 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$331One-way1 transfer
- 1408 · 31635:55 PM12h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM12h30Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)8:45 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$341One-way1 transfer
VY8985 · VY29129:30 PM14h55Brussels Airport12:25 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1401One-way1 transfer
19225:55 PM1h40Brussels Airport7:35 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1901One-way0 transfers- VY8981 · VY291210:25 AM5h10Brussels Airport3:35 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$2951One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bordeaux:
A bus is $147 (€120) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bordeaux costing on average $204 (€167).
A bus is $164 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bordeaux costing on average $221 (€181).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 43m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Bordeaux as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF, Eurostar to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Ryanair, Transavia France, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Air Baltic, Iberia, Cityjet to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, Ryanair, Transavia France.
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