How to travel from Zurich to Bordeaux

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Bordeaux

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €70.

Distance: 470 miles (757 km)

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€200

Average price

€126

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€77

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Cheapest

6h 53m

Average total duration

6h 23m

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30m

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5h 22m

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2h 22m

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3h 0m

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20h 13m

Average total duration

19h 43m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV Lyria

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SWISS

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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from Zurich to Bordeaux

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM19h45
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
04:10PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
$1071One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM24h55
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
09:20PMBordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont)
$861One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Air BalticAF1815+Air FranceAF7440
06:50PM4h00
Zurich Airport
10:50PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$3621One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SNCF | TGV Lyria9226+TGV INOUI8439
03:34PM7h37
Zurich HB
11:11PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
$4501One-way
1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+TGV INOUI8477
01:34PM7h13
Zurich HB
08:47PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
$6371One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM20h15
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
04:40PMPessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre)
$1071One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
03:35PM21h35
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
01:10PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
$1091One-way
2 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6249 · VY2914
09:35PM11h35
Zurich Airport
09:10AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$2501One-way
1 transfer
Air BalticAF1415+Air FranceAF7436
06:30AM4h30
Zurich Airport
11:00AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$2871One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6247 · VY2912
09:40AM8h20
Zurich Airport
06:00PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
$3061One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Bordeaux.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Bordeaux including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Bordeaux is a flight with an average price of $56 (€44).

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

A flight is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Bordeaux costing on average $58 (€46).

A flight is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bordeaux costing on average $88 (€70).

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

Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 13m.

Bus takes on average 14h 10m.

The distance from Zurich to Bordeaux is approximately 470 miles (757 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Bordeaux is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Bordeaux as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Bordeaux:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Bordeaux, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SWISS, LAER, KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, easyJet, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, CityJet to go to Bordeaux by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI to go to Bordeaux by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bordeaux by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Bordeaux:
  • 1 direct flights per day with LAER, Air Baltic, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich 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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