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Compare bus, train, and flight for Montpellier to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 236 miles (381 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Montpellier to Bordeaux:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Bordeaux costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $223 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Bordeaux costing on average $259 (€212).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
Flight takes on average 7h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Montpellier to Bordeaux
How to get from Montpellier to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50844 · 530244:40 PM7h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière11:40 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
50844 · 530244:40 PM7h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière11:40 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AF7471 · AF74326:00 AM5h00Montpellier Airport11:00 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$8441One-way1 transfer
Other options
6258 · 84192:51 PM6h23Montpellier-Sud-de-France9:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2641One-way1 transfer
9708 · 1226712:51 PM6h23Montpellier-Sud-de-France7:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2721One-way1 transfer
9708 · 851712:51 PM6h23Montpellier-Sud-de-France7:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2941One-way1 transfer
504863:25 PM7h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière10:25 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM6h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:30 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$551One-way0 transfers
5102711:35 PM6h05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière5:40 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$551One-way0 transfers
LX2533 · LX5502:50 PM17h55Montpellier Airport8:45 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$4861One-way1 transfer
LX2533 · LX1104+
LH22582:50 PM27h00Montpellier Airport5:50 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$5311One-way2 transfers
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LH22582:50 PM27h00Montpellier Airport5:50 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$5311One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Bordeaux:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Bordeaux costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $223 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Bordeaux costing on average $259 (€212).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
Flight takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Bordeaux as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar.
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