There are 5 ways to get from Bordeaux to Monaco by plane, train, bus, night bus 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.
Recommended option
Fly, train • 3h 59m
4 alternative options
Train • 9h 37m
Bus • 13h 7m
Night bus • 12h 50m
Drive • 7h 43m
Bordeaux to Monaco by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Monaco is to night bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Monaco is to fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs €35 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier and arriving at Villa paloma via Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Monaco Monte Carlo via Marseille-Saint-Charles and Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Monaco is 677 km. The road distance is 825.3 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Monaco without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €150 - €340.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Bordeaux to Monaco, including transfers.
Bordeaux to Monaco bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier station.
Bordeaux to Monaco train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Monaco is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €150 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 7m.
- Distance: 677 km
- Duration: 3h 59m
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Monaco?
You can take a train from Bordeaux to Monaco via Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Nice-Ville, and Nice Ville in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier to Nice - Airport T1 once daily. Tickets cost €50 - €75 and the journey takes 12h. FlixBus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Flights from Bordeaux to Nice via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €440
Flights from Bordeaux to Nice via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €440
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €29 - €210
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Nice St Augustin to Monaco Monte Carlo
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €8
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €3 - €6
- Rail 1st Class
- €5 - €8
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €250
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €110 - €170
- Rail 1st Class
- €170 - €250
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €85
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
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
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
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 Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier to Nice - Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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 Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Bordeaux to Monaco bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport T1 station.
Bordeaux to Monaco train services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nice-Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Monaco is 825 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Bordeaux to Monaco.
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