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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $238.
Distance: 546 miles (879 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$273 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $690 Average price | $301 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 30m Average total duration 16h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.3kg 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 Cologne to Bordeaux:
A bus is $189 (€155) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bordeaux costing on average $273 (€223).
A bus is $606 (€496) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bordeaux costing on average $690 (€564).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 16h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Bordeaux
How to get from Cologne to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50429 · 9592711:55 AM17h05Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)5:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$1101One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50429 · 9592711:55 AM17h05Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)5:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$1101One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH2258+
LH40511:05 PM4h45Cologne Bonn Airport5:50 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$5411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 9474+
84614:43 PM8h01Cologne Hbf12:44 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2091One-way1 transfer - 9462+84952:43 PM9h08Cologne Hbf11:51 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2091One-way1 transfer
- 9462+84612:43 PM10h01Cologne Hbf12:44 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2091One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM16h50Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)8:45 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$1191One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 PM19h55Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)8:15 AMPessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre)$1221One-way2 transfers
- 50449 · 5404911:00 PM21h15Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)8:15 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$1221One-way1 transfer
FR 8664+
U273018:15 AM7h10Cologne Bonn Airport3:25 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$2751One-way1 transfer- FR 2508+
VY29141:20 PM9h20Cologne Bonn Airport10:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$3181One-way1 transfer - FR 2508+IB54391:20 PM9h20Cologne Bonn Airport10:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$4021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bordeaux:
A bus is $189 (€155) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bordeaux costing on average $273 (€223).
A bus is $606 (€496) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bordeaux costing on average $690 (€564).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 16h 0m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Travel with Volotea, Ryanair, Helvetic Airways to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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