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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $179.
Distance: 270 miles (436 km)
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $179 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bordeaux:
A bus is $99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bordeaux costing on average $138.
A bus is $140 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bordeaux costing on average $179.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $177 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $138. The journey takes 6h 7m versus 5h 41m 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 Lyon to Bordeaux
How to get from Lyon to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 475011:10 PM6h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 475011:10 PM6h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:00 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U218165:40 PM1h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport6:50 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
Other options
6624 · 85214:04 PM5h10Lyon Part Dieu9:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1431One-way1 transfer- 6618 · 122631:04 PM5h11Lyon Part Dieu6:15 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1541One-way1 transfer
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F41 (866310)7:04 PM13h24Lyon Part Dieu8:28 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1581One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:20 AM7h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:00 PMBordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont)$461One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:20 AM7h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:15 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:25 PM8h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:35 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$461One-way0 transfers
LH2251 · LH22585:50 PM24h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:50 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$4811One-way1 transfer
AF7369 · AF74406:40 PM3h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:00 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$5171One-way1 transfer- AF7361 · AF74349:45 AM3h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:15 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$5171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bordeaux:
A bus is $99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bordeaux costing on average $138.
A bus is $140 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bordeaux costing on average $179.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Internorte to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Renfe Viajeros, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Air France, CitizenPlane to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet, Air France, CitizenPlane.
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