There are 6 ways to get from Bordeaux to Cholet by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car
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 Tours
best- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angers St LaudTer
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to CholetTer
5h 22m€50–214Bus via Poitiers
cheapest- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville07
6h 20m€12–38Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to NantesN701 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville07
6h 9mRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bordeaux to Cholet293.6 km
3h 59m€20Train
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to ClissonIntercités
5h 30m€64–139Drive 293 km
- Drive from Bordeaux to Cholet293 km
3h 6m€46–66
Bordeaux to Cholet by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Cholet is to bus via Poitiers which costs €12 - €40 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Cholet is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Cholet. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Nantes Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Cholet. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Cholet via St Pierre Des Corps and Angers St Laud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Cholet is 494 km. The road distance is 293 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Cholet without a car is to train via Tours which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €220.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Bordeaux to Cholet, including transfers.
Bordeaux to Cholet bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.
Bordeaux to Cholet train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Cholet is to train via Tours which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Cholet, France?
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Cholet via St Pierre Des Corps and Angers St Laud in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Hôtel de Ville via Nantes and Nantes Gare SNCF in around 6h 9m.
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angers St Laud to Cholet
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Clisson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €55–85
- Rail 1st Class
- €90–130
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bordeaux to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bordeaux to Cholet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bordeaux to Cholet bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Bordeaux to Cholet train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Cholet is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Bordeaux to Cholet.
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There are 706+ hotels available in Cholet.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bordeaux and Cholet. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















