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How to get fromBasel to Bordeauxby train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Bordeaux by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    6h 32m
    €215–396

  2. Fly from Basel

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BSL - BOD
    4h 25m
    €70–196

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 22m
    €130–366

  4. Drive 815.4 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Bordeauxcar car 815.4 km
    8h 53m
    €145–209

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    9h 26m
    €196–408

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N1135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    15h 31m
    €78–153

  7. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane ZRH - BOD
    5h 44m
    €123–349

  8. Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train
    2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SXB - BOD
    4h 43m
    €101–280

  9. Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain train
    3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane GVA - BOD
    7h 22m
    €141–430

Basel to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,114.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bordeaux, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Bordeaux St Jean via Colmar, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, easyJet and Air France fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) once daily.

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