There are 6 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 22m€47–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
6h 45m€21–50Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy - Palaiseautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
5h 59m€96–356Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Bordeaux522.5 km
6h 34m€35Bus via Clermont-Ferrand
- Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Clermont Ferrandbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3412 / ...
- Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Bordebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3415 / ...
8h 30m€24–34Drive 523.4 km
- Drive from Lyon to Bordeauxcar 523.4 km
5h 24m€80–115
Lyon to Bordeaux by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs €45 - €130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Bordeaux. Services depart every two hours, 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 59m.
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 59m and costs €95 - €360.
It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 22m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €360 and takes 5h 59m, you could also bus, which costs €21 - €50 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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bordeaux St Jean via Massy - Palaiseau and Massy Tgv in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- 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 - Palaiseau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 - Palaiseau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- 2h 57m
- 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 - Palaiseau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
- €21–50
- 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
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Bus from Clermont Ferrand to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- 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 - Palaiseau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bordeaux is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Lyon to Bordeaux.
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There are 2321+ hotels available in Bordeaux.
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.