There are 3 ways to get from Bordeaux to Vars by plane or train
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Recommended option
Fly Bordeaux to Ottawa • 14h 46m
$417 - $907
Cheapest option
Fly Bordeaux to Montreal, train • 14h 54m
$406 - $931
1 alternative option
Train to Toulouse, fly to Ottawa • 17h 17m
$485 - $1,051
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Canada from France
- Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Canada from France
- 14 day mandatory self quarantine
- Health screen upon arrival
- Travelers are required submit their quarantine plan using ArriveCAN app prior to arrival
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days prior to boarding for air passengers 5 years of age or older
Rules to follow in Canada
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Considerations leaving from France
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
No, entry into Canada from France is currently restricted.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Regional restriction measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Vars is 1-833-784-4397.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Vars is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Vars is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1-833-784-4397.
No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Canada.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 19 Jan 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Government of Canada.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Vars is to fly and train which costs 260€ - 600€ and takes 14h 54m.
The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Vars is to fly which costs 270€ - 600€ and takes 14h 46m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Vars is 5644 km.
It takes approximately 14h 46m to get from Bordeaux to Vars, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Ottawa Airport. The quickest flight takes 9h 53m and has one stopover.
Air Transat and Air Canada offer flights from Bordeaux Airport to Ottawa Airport.
There are 27+ hotels available in Vars. Prices start at $125 CAD per night.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport is to line 1 bus which takes 33 min and costs 2€.
- Distance: 5644.3 km
- Duration: 14h 46m
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Vars, ON, Canada?
Air Canada and Air Transat fly from Bordeaux to Vars twice daily.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Ottawa via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,300
Flights from Bordeaux to Ottawa via Montreal, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 6m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,000
Flights from Bordeaux to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350 - $750
Flights from Toulouse to Ottawa via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430 - $1,400
Flights from Toulouse to Ottawa via Montreal, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480 - $1,000
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Montreal via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340 - $1,100
- Website
- airtransat.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360 - $1,400
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Montreal via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340 - $800
- Phone
- +1 1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Dorval to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55 - $120
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $29 - $60
- Economy
- $55 - $80
- EconomyPlus
- $80 - $120
- Business
- $85 - $120
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $95
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $45 - $70
- Rail 1st Class
- $65 - $95
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- $75 - $95
- 1st Class
- $75 - $95
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