There are 6 ways to get from Bourdeaux to Madrid by car, plane, train or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Drive, fly
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Drive from Bourdeaux to Marseille
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Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Madrid (MAD)
5 alternative options
Train via Barcelona
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Take the train from Gare de Crest to Gare de Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
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Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona Sants
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Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Estación de Atocha
Train
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Take the train from Gare de Crest to Gare de Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
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Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimes
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Take the train from Nimes to Estación de Atocha
Bus
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Take the bus from Valence to Nîmes
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Take the bus from Nîmes to Madrid
Train, bus
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Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Perrache
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Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Madrid - South Station
Drive
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Drive from Bourdeaux to Madrid
Bourdeaux to Madrid by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bourdeaux to Madrid is to bus which costs €90 - €140 and takes 18h 18m.
The quickest way to get from Bourdeaux to Madrid is to drive and fly which costs €60 - €240 and takes 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct bus from Bourdeaux to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bourdeaux Monum. Morts and arriving at Madrid via Crest Sncf Armorin, Valence and Nîmes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.
The distance between Bourdeaux and Madrid is 859 km. The road distance is 1118.4 km.
The best way to get from Bourdeaux to Madrid without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 10h 47m and costs €80 - €280.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Bourdeaux to Madrid, including transfers.
Bourdeaux to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Valence station.
The best way to get from Bourdeaux to Madrid is to train via Barcelona which takes 10h 47m and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 18h 18m.
The quickest flight from Marseille Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Bourdeaux to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Madrid station.

- Distance: 859.4 km
- Duration: 4h 28m
What companies run services between Bourdeaux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Madrid, Spain?
You can take a train from Bourdeaux to Madrid via Crest Sncf Armorin, Gare de Crest, Gare de Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Barcelona Sants in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bourdeaux to Madrid via Crest Sncf Armorin, Valence, and Nîmes in around 18h 18m.

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Marseille to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €390

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €280
Flights from Marseille to Madrid via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €280

Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Gare de Crest to Gare de Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- Rail 1st Class
- €12 - €15
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €29
- Rail 1st Class
- €29 - €40
Train from Valence Ville to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €21
- Rail 1st Class
- €21 - €27

- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Crest to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €100
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Valence to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona Sants to Estación de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Nimes to Estación de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en

- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €120
- 1st Class
- €110 - €150
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €50 - €65

- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona Sants to Estación de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €80
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €22 - €80

Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants to Estación de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €50 - €75

- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
Train from Barcelona Sants to Estación de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Valence to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nîmes to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Valence - Centre to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Madrid - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Yes, the driving distance between Bourdeaux to Madrid is 1118 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Bourdeaux to Madrid.
Ryanair and Iberia offer flights from Marseille Airport to Madrid Airport.
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