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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 $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 473 miles (762 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price | $215 Average price | $272 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 54m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m 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 $138 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bordeaux costing on average $194 (€155).
A bus is $159 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bordeaux costing on average $215 (€172).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 24m.
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.
Normal8:35 AM12h05Bruxelles, Rue de France (Brussel-Zuid/Midi)8:40 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal8:35 AM12h05Bruxelles, Rue de France (Brussel-Zuid/Midi)8:40 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U219221:15 PM1h40Brussels Airport2:55 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1321One-way0 transfers
Other options
9836 · 52404:04 PM6h01Brussels-Midi10:05 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1781One-way1 transfer
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85932:43 PM5h31Brussels-Midi8:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1921One-way1 transfer
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85932:43 PM5h31Brussels-Midi8:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1921One-way1 transfer
51112 · 31636:20 PM11h40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$491One-way1 transfer
932718:35 AM12h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)8:40 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$691One-way0 transfers
50338 · 959297:05 PM12h05Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:10 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$501One-way1 transfer
VY8981 · VY291610:25 AM5h00Brussels Airport3:25 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$2371One-way1 transfer
VY8981 · VY291410:25 AM11h55Brussels Airport10:20 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$2371One-way1 transfer
IB598 · IB120312:05 PM5h20Brussels Airport5:25 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$2931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bordeaux:
A bus is $138 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bordeaux costing on average $194 (€155).
A bus is $159 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bordeaux costing on average $215 (€172).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 24m.
- 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 Ryanair, easyJet, Volotea, Cityjet, Transavia France, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, 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 Ryanair, Transavia France.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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