How to travel from Zurich to Bordeaux

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Compare train, bus, 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 $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 $61, and a train costs an average of $119.

Distance: 470 miles (757 km)

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Driving

$284

Average price

$203

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$100

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Cheapest

$343

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 54m

Average total duration

6h 24m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 23m

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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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9h 13m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Bordeaux is a bus with an average price of $100 (€82).

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

A bus is $103 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bordeaux costing on average $203 (€166).

A bus is $183 (€150) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bordeaux costing on average $284 (€232).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Bordeaux is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 24m.

Bus takes on average 19h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Bordeaux including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Bordeaux among Omio's users.

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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 · FlixBus
    3:35 PM21h35
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    1:10 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:35 PM21h35
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    1:10 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU21071
    7:15 PM1h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    8:45 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $1931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9210+SNCF | TGV INOUI8415
    8:58 AM7h51
    Zurich HB
    4:49 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
    $2551One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9206+SNCF | TGV INOUI8413
    6:58 AM8h05
    Zurich HB
    3:03 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean
    $2631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM26h20
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    11:45 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    $1341One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM19h45
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    4:10 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    $1371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM20h15
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    4:40 PMPessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre)
    $1371One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6247 · VY2914
    9:30 AM13h10
    Zurich Airport
    10:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $2431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1615 · AF7436
    2:50 PM3h20
    Zurich Airport
    6:10 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $3051One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1615 · AF7438
    2:50 PM4h45
    Zurich Airport
    7:35 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $3051One-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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Bordeaux is a bus with an average price of $100 (€82).

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

A bus is $103 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bordeaux costing on average $203 (€166).

A bus is $183 (€150) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bordeaux costing on average $284 (€232).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Bordeaux is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 24m.

Bus takes on average 19h 43m.

The distance from Zurich to Bordeaux is approximately 470 miles (757 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Bordeaux is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 5 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 train, bus, 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 easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling, Air Baltic, KLM to go to Bordeaux by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) 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 easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic.
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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