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Compare train, bus, and flight for Coimbra to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a train costs an average of $237.
Distance: 511 miles (823 km)
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $237 Average price | $245 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 42h 53m Average total duration 42h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Coimbra to Bordeaux:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coimbra to Bordeaux costing on average $151 (€123).
A bus is $168 (€138) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Bordeaux costing on average $237 (€194).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
Train takes on average 42h 53m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€56) compared to roughly $245 (€201) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $176 (€144). The journey takes 14h 0m versus 9h 42m 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 Coimbra to Bordeaux
How to get from Coimbra to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coimbra to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:45 AM14h59Coimbra3:44 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal11:45 AM14h59Coimbra3:44 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U268017:30 PM1h35Porto Airport10:05 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$751One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal11:45 AM14h59Coimbra3:44 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$641One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM17h45Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)12:05 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:50 PM13h40Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)1:30 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$841One-way0 transfers
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U268017:45 AM13h20Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)10:05 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$821One-way1 transfer
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U268019:30 AM11h35Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)10:05 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
U2680112:50 PM8h15Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)10:05 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Bordeaux:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coimbra to Bordeaux costing on average $151 (€123).
A bus is $168 (€138) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Bordeaux costing on average $237 (€194).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
Train takes on average 42h 53m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coimbra and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, Euroscoach By Cm Tours to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with Transavia France, easyJet to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, Euroscoach By Cm Tours.
- 1 direct flights per day with Transavia France, easyJet.
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