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 €50 - €170 and takes 16h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €45 - €200.

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 SBB and arriving at Bordeaux via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

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 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Bordeaux?

The distance between Basel and Bordeaux is 1115 km. The road distance is 816.1 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 via Paris which takes 6h 54m and costs €130 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 SBB 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, bus or fly from Basel to Bordeaux?

The best way to get from Basel to Bordeaux is to train via Paris which takes 6h 54m and costs €130 - €360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €45 - €200 and takes 4h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 16h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Bordeaux bus arrive?

Basel to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus 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 816 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Basel to Bordeaux.

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

Book your Basel to Bordeaux train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Bordeaux bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bordeaux?

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Basel to Bordeaux - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 via Paris
best
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 54m
€136–352
Fly from Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
4h 22m
€45–196
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 51m
€94–178
Drive 816.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bordeauxcar 816.1 km
8h 54m
€141–203
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
8h 35m
€152–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bordeauxbus N1149
16h 5m
€54–162
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 42m
€102–251
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 43m
€70–185

Basel to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot

32Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,114.9 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Bordeaux St Jean via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, easyJet, Air Dolomiti, and Air France fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) once daily.

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