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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 an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $678.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $678 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Nantes to Bordeaux:
A bus is $107 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Bordeaux costing on average $137.
A bus is $648 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Bordeaux costing on average $678.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71. The journey takes 4h 27m versus 3h 34m 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 Nantes to Bordeaux
How to get from Nantes to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nantes to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
507662:05 PM4h20Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes6:25 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 507662:05 PM4h20Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes6:25 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AF6141 · AF61326:40 AM3h05Nantes Atlantique Airport9:45 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$4421One-way1 transfer
Other options
38375:55 PM4h11Nantes station10:06 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$281One-way0 transfers- 38353:59 PM4h16Nantes station8:15 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$311One-way0 transfers
- 38317:43 AM4h13Nantes station11:56 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM4h45Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes2:00 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 PM4h05Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes4:00 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:45 PM4h20Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes8:05 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$171One-way0 transfers
- AF6147 · AF61386:25 PM3h10Nantes Atlantique Airport9:35 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$4421One-way1 transfer
- AF6145 · AF61362:30 PM3h10Nantes Atlantique Airport5:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$4421One-way1 transfer
- AF6145 · AF61382:30 PM7h05Nantes Atlantique Airport9:35 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$4421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Bordeaux:
A bus is $107 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Bordeaux costing on average $137.
A bus is $648 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Bordeaux costing on average $678.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 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.
- 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 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
- Travel with asl airlines, Swiss, Air France, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
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