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How to get fromGalway to Bordeauxby bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Galway to Bordeaux by bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane ORK - BOD
    12h 17m
    €86–278

  2. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SNN - BOD
    8h 41m
    €83–334

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Cork Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Bordeauxcar car
    25h 33m
    €248–309

  4. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane DUB - BOD
    8h 7m
    €84–235

  5. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC)plane plane SNN - EGC
    3. Take the train from Bergerac to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    17h 22m
    €106–344

  6. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane DUB - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    11h 11m
    €118–291

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    29h 30m
    €562–1,400

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rennes to Bordeauxbus bus
    33h 40m
    €437–1,189

  9. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    34h 29m
    €430–1,184

  10. Train, ferry, bus via Nantes

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    4. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train
    35h 47m
    €510–1,319

Galway to Bordeaux by train, tram, foot, ferry, and subway

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration29h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€562Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,181.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 17m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Bordeaux, France?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Bordeaux. However, you can take the bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), walk to Aéroport, then take the vehicle to Hôtel de Police. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Bordeaux via Cork Port and Port de Roscoff in around 25h 33m.

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