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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $509.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$184 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $509 Average price | $195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Bordeaux:
A bus is $118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Bordeaux costing on average $184.
A bus is $442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Bordeaux costing on average $509.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around $184 compared to roughly $195 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 6h 38m versus 6h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Marseille to Bordeaux
How to get from Marseille to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5048612:35 PM9h50Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles10:25 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5048612:35 PM9h50Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles10:25 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U218048:50 AM1h10Marseille Provence Airport10:00 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1751One-way0 transfers
Other options
47589:24 AM6h23Marseille Saint-Charles3:47 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$421One-way0 transfers
47643:24 PM6h27Marseille Saint-Charles9:51 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$421One-way0 transfers
47567:20 AM6h29Marseille Saint-Charles1:49 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$461One-way0 transfers
5048811:55 PM8h55Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles8:50 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:40 AM8h05Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles8:45 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM10h25Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles5:55 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$501One-way0 transfers
U218088:55 PM1h10Marseille Provence Airport10:05 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$2901One-way0 transfers
AF7341 · AF74405:15 PM4h45Marseille Provence Airport10:00 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$3521One-way1 transfer
AF7333 · AF743612:05 PM6h05Marseille Provence Airport6:10 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$3521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Bordeaux:
A bus is $118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Bordeaux costing on average $184.
A bus is $442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Bordeaux costing on average $509.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Transavia France, Air France, asl airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Twin Jet, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, Twin Jet.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
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