There are 6 ways to get from French Riviera to Bordeaux by train, plane, train (TGV), 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.
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane NCE - BOD
5h 26m€71–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fréjus - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 53m€56–97Train
- Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
10h 11m€145–265Drive 748 km
- Drive from French Riviera to Bordeauxcar 748 km
6h 58m€120–173Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
6h 6m€79–244Bus via Toulon
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus 878 / ...
- Take the bus from Toulon to Bordeauxbus N718 / ...
14h 51m€66–104
French Riviera to Bordeaux by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 53m.
The fastest way to get from French Riviera to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €70 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from French Riviera to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Les Heures Claires and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Saint-Raphaël Gare Routière, Fréjus - Bus Station and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from French Riviera to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from St Raphael Valescure and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between French Riviera and Bordeaux is 732 km. The road distance is 748 km.
The best way to get from French Riviera to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from French Riviera to Bordeaux, including transfers.
French Riviera to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Fréjus - Bus Station.
French Riviera to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Raphael Valescure station.
The best way to get from French Riviera to Bordeaux is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 53m.
What companies run services between French Riviera, France and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Bordeaux St Jean via Gare Routière, St Raphael Valescure, and Marseille St Charles in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Saint-Raphaël Gare Routière, Fréjus - Bus Station, and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station in around 13h 53m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–330
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–320
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Fréjus - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU! Proximité
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- ZOU! Proximité
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
French Riviera to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
French Riviera to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between French Riviera to Bordeaux is 748 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from French Riviera to Bordeaux.
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