What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Bordeaux?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €50 - €170 and takes 16h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bordeaux via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Essen to Bordeaux?

The distance between Essen and Bordeaux is 1152 km. The road distance is 1087 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Bordeaux without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €110 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Essen to Bordeaux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bordeaux bus from?

Essen to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bordeaux train from?

Essen to Bordeaux train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Bordeaux?

The best way to get from Essen to Bordeaux is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €110 - €390. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €280 and takes 6h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Bordeaux bus arrive?

Essen to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Essen to Bordeaux train arrive?

Essen to Bordeaux train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bordeaux?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bordeaux is 1087 km. It takes approximately 10h 31m to drive from Essen to Bordeaux.

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

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

Book your Essen to Bordeaux bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bordeaux?

There are 1864+ hotels available in Bordeaux.

Essen to Bordeaux - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Bordeaux by train (Eurostar, 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
7h 29m
€118–383
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N743
16h 25m
€51–161
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 59m
€67–213
Drive 1,087 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bordeauxcar 1,087 km
10h 31m
€165–238
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane DUS - BOD
6h 38m
€92–276
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FRA - BOD
6h 3m
€130–311
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
7h 24m
€129–336

Essen to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot

14Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,152.2 km
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bordeaux, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bordeaux St Jean via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, Air France, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) every 4 hours.

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