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How to get fromUlm to Bordeauxby train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ulm to Bordeaux by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    7h 18m
    €214–411

  2. Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train
    2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SXB - BOD
    6h 5m
    €99–363

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ulm to Toursbus bus 1923
    2. Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    19h 15m
    €103–160

  4. Drive  1,061.3 km

    1. Drive from Ulm to Bordeauxcar car 1,061.3 km
    11h 34m
    €169–244

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    9h 37m
    €236–388

  6. Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain train
    2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane STR - BOD
    8h 7m
    €110–329

  7. Train to Munich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane MUC - BOD
    6h 32m
    €136–355

  8. Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Flughafentrain train
    3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane ZRH - BOD
    7h 59m
    €123–433

  9. Train, train to Basel, fly

    1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train
    3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BSL - BOD
    8h 17m
    €111–344

Ulm to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,222.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Bordeaux St Jean via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Tours and Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station in around 19h 15m.

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