How to travel from Cologne to Bordeaux

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Bordeaux

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 €44, and a flight costs an average of €163.

Distance: 546 miles (879 km)

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€70

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Cheapest

€523

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€189

Average price

16h 22m

Average total duration

15h 52m

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30m

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5h 15m

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2h 15m

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6h 21m

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5h 51m

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0.9 - 2.2kg

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2.6 - 5.3kg

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from Cologne to Bordeaux

How to get from Cologne to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:30AM16h15
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
11:45PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
$921One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus50449 · 54049
11:00PM21h15
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
08:15PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
$871One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurostar9450+SNCF8433
12:39PM7h29
Cologne Hbf
08:08PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
$4861One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Eurostar9426+SNCF12265
08:39AM7h35
Cologne Hbf
04:14PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
$2861One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9426+SNCF8575
08:39AM7h35
Cologne Hbf
04:14PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
$2861One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 316+BlaBlaCar Bus1408 · 3163
09:41AM20h19
Cologne Hbf
06:00AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
$921One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 16+BlaBlaCar Bus1408 · 3163
11:43AM18h17
Cologne Hbf
06:00AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
$971One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55PM21h10
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
09:05PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
$911One-way
1 transfer
KM Malta AirlinesFR 5520+Vueling AirlinesVY3909 · VY2912
07:25AM10h35
Cologne Bonn Airport
06:00PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$2481One-way
2 transfers
KM Malta AirlinesFR 5520+Vueling AirlinesVY3923 · VY2914
07:25AM25h45
Cologne Bonn Airport
09:10AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$2491One-way
2 transfers
KM Malta AirlinesFR 5520+Vueling AirlinesIB5115 · IB5079
07:25AM10h35
Cologne Bonn Airport
06:00PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$4111One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Bordeaux

Travel to Bordeaux easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Bordeaux.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Bordeaux including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Bordeaux is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bordeaux:

A bus is $105 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bordeaux costing on average $160 (€127).

A bus is $150 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bordeaux costing on average $205 (€163).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Bordeaux is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 5m.

Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 29m.

Bus takes on average 16h 15m.

The distance from Cologne to Bordeaux is approximately 546 miles (879 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Bordeaux is:
  • Around 10 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Bordeaux:
  • 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 (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Bordeaux, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Bordeaux by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bordeaux by bus.
  • Travel with Volotea, LAER to go to Bordeaux by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Bordeaux with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Bordeaux often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Marseille, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bordeaux and these popular destinations at a great price.
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