There are 7 ways to get from Darmstadt 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 Strasbourg
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
7h 50m€210–413Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
6h 33m€84–351Bus
- Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1151
17h 45m€95–150Drive 1,087.6 km
- Drive from Darmstadt to Bordeauxcar 1,087.6 km
10h 35m€174–250Fly from Frankfurt
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FRA - BOD
6h 30m€105–286Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
8h 34m€210–383Train #2
- Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
10h 2m€211–386
Darmstadt to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €95 - €150 and takes 17h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €290.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darmstadt central train station station and arriving at Bordeaux. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 17h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Frankfurt, Strasbourg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Darmstadt and Bordeaux is 1227 km. The road distance is 1087.6 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Bordeaux without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 50m and costs €210 - €420.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Darmstadt to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Darmstadt central train station.
Darmstadt to Bordeaux train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Bordeaux is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 50m and costs €210 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 17h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Bordeaux St Jean via Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Darmstadt central train station to Bordeaux 6 times a week. Tickets cost €95–150 and the journey takes 17h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–330
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Darmstadt central train station to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Darmstadt to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Darmstadt to Bordeaux train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Bordeaux is 1088 km. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Darmstadt to Bordeaux.
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