What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Bordeaux?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Bordeaux?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Basel Euroairport FR and Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Bordeaux?

The distance between Basel and Bordeaux is 1063 km. The road distance is 815.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Bordeaux without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €190 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Bordeaux?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Basel to Bordeaux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bordeaux bus from?

Basel to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bordeaux train from?

Basel to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Bordeaux?

The best way to get from Basel to Bordeaux is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €190 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 48m.

Where does the Basel to Bordeaux bus arrive?

Basel to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Basel to Bordeaux train arrive?

Basel to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bordeaux?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bordeaux is 815 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Basel to Bordeaux.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Bordeaux?

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Basel to Bordeaux - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
6h 8m
€198–363
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Genevabus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 48m
€70–124
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
13h 50m
€120–326
Drive 815.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bordeauxcar 815.2 km
8h 52m
€140–203
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
4h 44m
€85–263
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
6h 52m
€180–400
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
9h 15m
€240–460
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
5h 39m
€122–362
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
7h 17m
€121–393

Basel to Bordeaux by train, bus, and foot

5Weekly Services

6h 8mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,062.5 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Bordeaux St Jean via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Montparnasse - Rue de l'Arrivée, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, and Geneva - Bus Station in around 15h 48m.

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