There are 6 ways to get from Loire Valley to Bordeaux by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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 Port Boulet to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from Tours to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3h 52m€93–139Drive 306.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Loire Valley to Bordeauxcar 306.9 km
3h 26m€49–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Port Boulet to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
6h 4m€60–89Train, fly
- Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane NTE - BOD
6h 53m€129–318Train via Tours
- Take the train from Port Boulet to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4h 24m€93–154Bus
- Take the bus from Saumur Nord -Vivy to Toursbus 724
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 28m€63–92
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Bordeaux is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Bordeaux is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Saumur Nord -Vivy and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Loire Valley to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Port Boulet and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Loire Valley and Bordeaux is 385 km. The road distance is 306.9 km.
The best way to get from Loire Valley to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €90 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Loire Valley to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Loire Valley to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saumur Nord -Vivy station.
Loire Valley to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Port Boulet station.
The best way to get from Loire Valley to Bordeaux is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €90 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Bordeaux St Jean via Port Boulet and Tours in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Saumur Nord -Vivy, Tours, and Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station in around 6h 28m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–250
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–250
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €95–250
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–250
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 Port Boulet to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port Boulet to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saumur to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port Boulet to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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Booking & Getting There
Loire Valley to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.
Loire Valley to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Bordeaux is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Loire Valley to Bordeaux.
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