How to travel from Nantes to Bordeaux

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Bordeaux

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $30.

Distance: 170 miles (275 km)

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$27

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$56

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4h 53m

Average total duration

4h 23m

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4h 25m

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3h 55m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Nantes to Bordeaux

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM4h50
Gare SNCF Sud
02:00PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
12:05AM4h40
Nantes, Route de Paris
04:45AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air France HopAF6136 · AF6145
02:20PM3h00
Nantes Atlantique Airport
05:20PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$2421One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SNCF Intercités3833
11:47AM4h10
Nantes station
03:57PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
$571One-way
0 transfers
SNCF Intercités3837
05:55PM4h11
Nantes station
10:06PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
$601One-way
0 transfers
SNCF Intercités3835
03:59PM4h16
Nantes station
08:15PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
$701One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50025
09:45AM4h30
Nantes, Route de Paris
02:15PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM4h05
Gare SNCF Sud
02:15PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:45AM4h10
Gare SNCF Sud
11:55AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
$301One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF7507 · AF7432
06:05AM3h10
Nantes Atlantique Airport
09:15AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$2591One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7503 · AF7442
04:05PM3h10
Nantes Atlantique Airport
07:15PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$2591One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF4141 · AF7438
09:30AM8h10
Nantes Atlantique Airport
05:40PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$2591One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Nantes to Bordeaux

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Nantes to Bordeaux there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 54,17% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Nantes to Bordeaux. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Nantes 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 Nantes to Bordeaux.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nantes and Bordeaux including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Bordeaux is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Bordeaux costing on average $30 (€24).

A bus is $134 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Bordeaux costing on average $150 (€119).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Bordeaux is by train with an average journey time of 4h 10m.

Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

Flight takes on average 2h 55m.

The distance from Nantes to Bordeaux is approximately 170 miles (275 km).
The average frequency per day from Nantes to Bordeaux is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes 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 Nantes to Bordeaux:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Bordeaux, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF Intercités, TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, TER BreizhGo, SNCF to go to Bordeaux by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Bordeaux by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nantes to Bordeaux with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF Intercités, SNCF.
  • 18 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Nantes 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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