There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Bordeaux by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Bus via Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau
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Take the bus from Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Paris to Bordeaux
Drive
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Drive from Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux
Fly
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Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD)
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Bordeaux is to bus via Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau which costs €20 - €27 and takes 8h 32m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Bordeaux is to train which costs €85 - €110 and takes 2h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris and arriving at Bordeaux Saint-Jean. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Paris and Bordeaux is 499 km. The road distance is 579.9 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €85 - €110.
The train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.
Paris to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Paris to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
The best way to get from Paris to Bordeaux is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €85 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 3h 25m.
- Distance: 499.1 km
- Duration: 2h 6m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Bordeaux, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean hourly. Tickets cost €85 - €110 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Bordeaux Saint-Jean every 4 hours. Tickets cost €28 - €35 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Blablabus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €270
Flights from Paris CDG to Bordeaux via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €270
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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85 - €110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €100
- 1st Class
- €95 - €110
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 Paris to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €22
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €22
- Website
- Blablabus
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €37
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Bordeaux Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Paris to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
Paris to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Bordeaux is 580 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Paris to Bordeaux.
Air France offers flights from Paris CDG Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Book your Paris to Bordeaux train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Bordeaux bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 280+ hotels available in Bordeaux. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.