How to get from Paris to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 309 miles (498 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Travel 309 miles (498 km) by bus from Paris to Bordeaux. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Paris to Bordeaux.
Anyone traveling in France from Paris 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 just over an hour to reach their destination. However, high-speed TGV express trains are almost as quick (and probably more comfortable), and buses represent and affordable alternative.
Trains from Paris to Bordeaux | Buses from Paris to Bordeaux | Flights from Paris to Bordeaux
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€25 |
7:00 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€73 |
3:11 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€189 |
1:05 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux. Buses traveling from Paris to Bordeaux depart from either Paris' Porte Maillot, Gare Routière Galliéni, Porte de Charenton, or Gare Routière Bercy Arena bus station and take at least 7 hours to arrive at Bordeaux's Gare Saint Jean. Approximately 20 buses travel from Paris to Bordeaux every day. The first Paris to Bordeaux bus departs at 8:20 a.m. while the last departs at 11:15 p.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Bordeaux include Flixbus, Ouibus, Alsa, and Eurolines.
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel; however, when travel time to and from Paris and Bordeaux's airports is taken into consideration, taking the train is actually the fastest way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux. Flights depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and arrive at Bordeaux's airport after 1:05 h of flight time. Air France is the only airline that offers direct flights from Paris to Bordeaux.
Taking the train is by far the most popular way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux. Taking a high-speed SNCF TGV train is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux when traveling to and from Paris and Bordeaux's airports is considered. Taking the train is approximately 30 minutes faster than taking a flight and almost 4 hours faster than taking the bus. Trains traveling from Paris to Bordeaux are also significantly cheaper than taking a flight. There are over 20 trains traveling from Paris to Bordeaux per day, with the first departing Paris at 6:00 a.m.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $18 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel between Paris and Bordeaux including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.
You can travel from Paris to Bordeaux by bus.
The fastest way to travel from Paris to Bordeaux is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.
The distance is approximately 309 miles (498 km) from Paris to Bordeaux.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Bordeaux is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Paris and Bordeaux as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
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Yes, there is a direct route available from Paris to Bordeaux:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bordeaux as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Paris to Bordeaux.
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