How to travel from Nice to Bordeaux

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Bordeaux

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $78.

Distance: 395 miles (637 km)

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$120

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$59

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5h 38m

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from Nice to Bordeaux

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

Our recommendation

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

BlaBlaCar Bus50486
09:40AM12h45
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
10:25PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
$521One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus50486
09:40AM12h45
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
10:25PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU21617
03:20PM1h30
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
04:50PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ZOU!17476+SNCF Intercités4762
10:32AM9h22
Nice Saint-Augustin
07:54PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
$891One-way
1 transfer
ZOU!17472+SNCF Intercités4760
08:32AM9h17
Nice Saint-Augustin
05:49PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
$891One-way
1 transfer
ZOU!17480+SNCF Intercités4764
12:30PM9h21
Nice Saint-Augustin
09:51PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
$891One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus50488
09:15PM11h35
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
08:50AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:55PM14h00
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
05:55AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
$601One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:05PM13h50
Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
05:55AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
$741One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7307 · AF7442
03:10PM4h05
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
07:15PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$1251One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7305 · AF7438
12:05PM5h35
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
05:40PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$1251One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7303 · AF7438
11:00AM6h40
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
05:40PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$1251One-way
1 transfer

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Travel from Nice to Bordeaux

Anyone traveling in France from Nice to Bordeaux can choose between flights, trains and buses. If you need to get to Bordeaux in a hurry, flying is easily the best option, with flights taking approximately 1½ hours of flight time to arrive in Bordeaux. Trains are popular for travelers who would prefer to avoid the airport while taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Nice to Bordeaux by a significant margin.

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Nice to Bordeaux Travel Comparison

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Travel Time

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buses

€30

12:00 h

1 Week Ahead

trains

€113

8:55 h

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€169

1:25 h

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What is the best way to travel from Nice to Bordeaux?

Cheapest way to travel from Nice to Bordeaux


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Taking the bus is by far the cheapest way to travel from Nice to Bordeaux. Buses traveling from Nice to Bordeaux depart from Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur and take at least 12 hours to arrive at Bordeaux's Gare Saint Jean. Flixbus and Eurolines are the main bus companies that travel from Nice to Bordeaux. FlixBus operates 1 or 2 Nice to Bordeaux buses every day of the week except Tuesdays. Usually, one FlixBus departs in the morning and one departs in the evening. Eurolines operates 1 or 2 buses on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.


Fastest way to travel from Nice to Bordeaux


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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Nice to Bordeaux. Taking a flight is at least 5 hours faster than taking the train, even when travel time to and from Nice and Bordeaux's airports is taken in to consideration. Flights traveling from Nice to Bordeaux depart from Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport and arrive at Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport after approximately 1½ hours of flight time. EasyJet, Air France, and Hop! are the airlines that offer direct flights from Nice to Bordeaux.


Most popular way to travel from Nice to Bordeaux


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Nice to Bordeaux. Taking a SNCF Intercités train is a convenient way to travel from Nice to Bordeaux. Trains traveling from Nice to Bordeaux are usually cheaper than taking a direct flight as well being offered more frequently. There are usually 3-4 direct flights per day while there are usually 8-10 trains traveling from Nice to Bordeaux. The first Nice to Bordeaux train departs Nice's Ville train station at 7:23 a.m. before arriving at Bordeaux-St-Jean train station.


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FAQs: Travel from Nice 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 Nice to Bordeaux.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Bordeaux including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Bordeaux is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

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

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Bordeaux costing on average $48 (€39).

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Bordeaux costing on average $78 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Bordeaux is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 52m.

Bus takes on average 11h 15m.

The distance from Nice to Bordeaux is approximately 395 miles (637 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Bordeaux is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice 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 Nice to Bordeaux:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Bordeaux, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Air France, LAER, Brussels Airlines to go to Bordeaux by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lignes d'Azur to go to Bordeaux by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF Intercités, TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF to go to Bordeaux by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Bordeaux with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Nice 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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