There are 8 ways to get from Lausanne to Bordeaux by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, or car
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Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
5h€67–237Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lausanne to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 10m€49–87Train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
8h 56m€215–397Drive 731.7 km
- Drive from Lausanne to Bordeauxcar 731.7 km
7h 28m€130–188Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
7h 7m€108–285Train to Basel, fly
- Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
6h 55m€121–296Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
6h 52m€170–362Train, bus
- Take the train from Lausanne to Lancy-Pont-Rougetrain
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus 272
- Take the bus from Annecy to Bordeauxbus
15h 53m€96–153
Lausanne to Bordeaux by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €65 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Lausanne and Bordeaux is 630 km. The road distance is 731.7 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs €210 - €400.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Lausanne to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Lausanne to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Bordeaux train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Bordeaux is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs €210 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 10m.
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a train from Lausanne to Bordeaux St Jean via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, and Massy Tgv in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Geneva - Bus Station in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Lancy-Pont-Rouge
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lausanne to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lausanne to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Lausanne to Bordeaux train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Bordeaux is 732 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Lausanne to Bordeaux.
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