There are 6 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux by plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
1h 48m€49–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Bordeauxbus 1606 / ...
8h 25m€45–80Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
5h 44m€171–346Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Bordeaux543.5 km
5h 51mDrive 543.5 km
- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeauxcar 543.5 km
5h 51m€84–121Bus via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 57m€52–94
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs €45 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport and arriving at Bordeaux. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Lyon Part Dieu and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Bordeaux is 473 km. The road distance is 543.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €170 - €350.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €350 and takes 5h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Bordeaux, France?
easyJet and Air France fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Bordeaux St Jean via Gare Part-Dieu - Villette, Lyon Part Dieu, and Massy Tgv in around 5h 44m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux.
Book your Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Bordeaux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.