There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Bordeaux by plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
3h 25m€47–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
6h 45m€30–60Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
5h 51m€158–356Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Bordeaux522.5 km
6h 34m€35Drive 523.4 km
- Drive from Lyon to Bordeauxcar 523.4 km
5h 24m€81–117
Lyon to Bordeaux by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bordeaux is to rideshare which costs €35 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Bordeaux. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Lyon and Bordeaux is 494 km. The road distance is 523.4 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €150 - €360.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Lyon to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Lyon to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €360 and takes 5h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bordeaux, France?
easyJet and Air France fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bordeaux St Jean via Massy Tgv in around 5h 51m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €70–95
- 1st Class
- €100–130
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €85–120
- 1st Class
- €110–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–200
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €90–130
- Rail 1st Class
- €130–200
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Lyon to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bordeaux is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Lyon to Bordeaux.
Book your Lyon to Bordeaux train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lyon to Bordeaux bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Bordeaux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















