There are 9 ways to get from Alsace to Bordeaux by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 37m€194–344Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
5h 40m€78–228Bus
- Take the bus from Colmar to Lyonbus N720 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 21m€84–162Drive 866.7 km
- Drive from Alsace to Bordeauxcar 866.7 km
9h€135–194Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
4h 13m€79–255Train
- Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
8h 5m€178–366Train #2
- Take the train from Selestat to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lorraine TGV to Bordeaux-St-Jeantrain 84
8h 13m€188–349Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
7h 15m€138–370Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
6h 53m€108–326
Alsace to Bordeaux by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €80 - €170 and takes 15h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Alsace to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €75 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Colmar and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
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 37m.
The distance between Alsace and Bordeaux is 1029 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 37m and costs €190 - €350.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Alsace to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Alsace to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 37m and costs €190 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 15h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €260 and takes 4h 13m.
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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 15h 21m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–230
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–180
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–330
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Selestat to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €210–350
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Selestat to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–180
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Scherwiller to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €170–340
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lorraine TGV to Bordeaux-St-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–290
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Selestat to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Selestat to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Colmar to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Colmar to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Alsace to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon 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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