4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $510.
Distance: 541 miles (871 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $510 Average price | $320 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 36m Average total duration 15h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Rotterdam to Bordeaux
Compare the available ways to get from Rotterdam to Bordeaux, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Bordeaux:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Bordeaux costing on average $103 (€86).
A train is $423 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bordeaux costing on average $510 (€427).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 15h 36m.
Tickets start at around $103 (€86) compared to roughly $320 (€268) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $218 (€182). The journey takes 15h 6m versus 10h 15m 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 Rotterdam to Bordeaux
How to get from Rotterdam to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1662 · 400311:25 AM17h05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)4:30 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$571One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 1662 · 400311:25 AM17h05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)4:30 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- KL1702 · KL14418:05 AM3h40Brussels Airport11:45 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$5651One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 9370+
84394:58 PM6h14Rotterdam Centraal11:12 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1441One-way1 transfer - 9364+84393:58 PM7h14Rotterdam Centraal11:12 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1441One-way1 transfer
- 9352+84191:58 PM7h16Rotterdam Centraal9:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1441One-way1 transfer
- 1612 · 9591911:25 PM15h50Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)3:15 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$721One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM18h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)8:15 AMPessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre)$751One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM17h05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:55 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$751One-way1 transfer
VY1077 · VY812210:00 AM7h55Brussels Airport5:55 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$2781One-way1 transfer- KL1700 · KL14416:15 AM5h30Brussels Airport11:45 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$5561One-way1 transfer
- KL1704 · KL144510:45 AM6h30Brussels Airport5:15 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$6411One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 27
Oct 28
Oct 29
Oct 30
Oct 31
Nov 01
Nov 02
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Bordeaux.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Bordeaux:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Bordeaux costing on average $103 (€86).
A train is $423 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bordeaux costing on average $510 (€427).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 15h 36m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Intercity to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Volotea, ITA to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet, CitizenPlane, Volotea.
Travelling from Rotterdam to Bordeaux: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
