There are 4 ways to get from Espalion to Bordeaux by train (TGV), bus, car, 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
best- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
7h 18m€76–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 27m€33–58Drive 354.3 km
- Drive from Espalion to Bordeauxcar 354.3 km
4h 14m€68–98Train, bus
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 1631 / ...
7h 50m€52–89
Espalion to Bordeaux by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Espalion to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Espalion to Bordeaux is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Espalion to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Rodez and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Espalion to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Espalion and Bordeaux is 442 km. The road distance is 354.3 km.
The best way to get from Espalion to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Espalion to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Espalion to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rodez station.
Espalion to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
The best way to get from Espalion to Bordeaux is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Espalion, Occitanie, France and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to Bordeaux St Jean via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 7h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Espalion to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Espalion to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Espalion to Bordeaux is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Espalion to Bordeaux.
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