There are 10 ways to get from Brussels to Bordeaux by train, bus, car, plane or shuttle
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
Train, line 91 bus
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Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
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Take the line 91 bus from Gare du Nord to Montparnasse 2 - Gare TGV
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Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
Cheapest option
Bus to Charleroi, fly
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Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussel Zuid West to Charleroi Airport
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Fly from Charleroi (CRL) to Bordeaux (BOD)
8 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Massy Tgv
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Take the train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jean
Bus
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Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
Drive
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Drive from Brussels to Bordeaux
Train to Lille Lesquin, fly
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Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
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Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD)
Fly from Brussels
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Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Bordeaux (BOD)
Train to Paris Charles de Gaulle, fly
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Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD)
Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly
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Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux (BOD)
Train, shuttle, bus
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Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Anvers-Berchem
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Take a shuttle bus from Antwerpen to Carcans Plage
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Take the bus from Maubuisson to Bibliothèque
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Bordeaux is 800 130 000.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 11h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Brussels to Bordeaux is to train and fly which costs €100 - €350 and takes 4h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Bordeaux Saint-Jean. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Brussels and Bordeaux is 762 km. The road distance is 886.5 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Bordeaux without a car is to train and line 91 bus which takes 5h and costs €140 - €280.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Brussels to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Brussels to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Bordeaux is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 11h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €250 and takes 4h 39m.
- Distance: 762.4 km
- Duration: 5h
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a train from Brussels to Bordeaux via Massy Tgv in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Bordeaux Saint-Jean once daily. Tickets cost €40 - €55 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lille Lesquin to Bordeaux via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €600
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €300
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €700
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bordeaux via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €440
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lille Lesquin to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bordeaux via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €330
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bordeaux via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €330
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €700
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lille Lesquin to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €350
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €250
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Charleroi to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18 - €180
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €75 - €110
- Comfort
- €90 - €120
- Premium
- €110 - €160
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €75 - €110
- Comfort
- €90 - €120
- Premium
- €110 - €160
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €60 - €85
- Comfort
- €70 - €95
- Premium
- €85 - €120
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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85 - €110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €100
- 1st Class
- €95 - €110
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €65 - €80
- 1st Class
- €70 - €85
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80 - €110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €80 - €100
- 1st Class
- €90 - €110
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €32 - €38
- 1st Class
- €27 - €32
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €70
- 1st Class
- €55 - €70
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.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €60 - €90
- Rail 1st Class
- €80 - €120
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €60 - €90
- Rail 1st Class
- €80 - €120
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Massy-TGV to Bordeaux-St-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €150 - €280
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Massy TGV to Bordeaux-St-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €9
- 1st Class
- €9 - €14
Bus from Gare du Nord to Montparnasse 2 - Gare TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- ratp.fr
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +352 26 58 57 1
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Brussels Midi / Brussel Zuid West to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- Flibco
- Standard Ticket
- €11 - €14
- Phone
- +31 (0) 172-881316
- info@starliner.nl
- Website
- starliner.nl
Shuttle from Antwerpen to Carcans Plage
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €143
- Book at
- Starliner
- Phone
- 0974 500 033
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Maubuisson to Bibliothèque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TransGironde
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The quickest flight from Lille Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Brussels to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
Brussels to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Bordeaux is 886 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Brussels to Bordeaux.
Volotea, easyJet and Air France offer flights from Lille Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Book your Brussels to Bordeaux train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Brussels to Bordeaux bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 225+ hotels available in Bordeaux. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 20 min and costs €8 - €10.