There are 6 ways to get from Alsace to Bordeaux by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Selestat to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
6h 22m€184–304Fly from Strasbourg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
4h 8m€59–284Bus
- Take the bus from Colmar to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 42m€65–122Drive 866.7 km
- Drive from Alsace to Bordeauxcar 866.7 km
9h€139–200Train
- Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
8h 5m€198–314Train to Basel, fly
- Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
5h 36m€76–242
Alsace to Bordeaux by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Alsace to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Rue de Dambach and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Colmar and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Selestat and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Alsace and Bordeaux is 1032 km. The road distance is 866.7 km.
The best way to get from Alsace to Bordeaux without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 22m and costs €180 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Alsace to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Alsace to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.
Alsace to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Selestat station.
The best way to get from Alsace to Bordeaux is to train via Paris which takes 6h 22m and costs €180 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €290 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a train from Scherwiller to Bordeaux St Jean via Selestat, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue de Dambach to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Selestat Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 15h 42m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Selestat to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €190–300
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Colmar to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Alsace to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Alsace to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Bordeaux is 867 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Alsace to Bordeaux.
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