There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Bordeaux Métropole by plane, 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
3h 27m€53–148Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Bordeaux522.5 km
6h 35m€35Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
7h 8m€49–71Bus via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 13m€48–77Drive 523.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to Bordeaux Métropolecar 523.5 km
5h 23m€99–142
Lyon to Bordeaux Métropole by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bordeaux Métropole is to rideshare which costs €35 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bordeaux Métropole is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Bordeaux Métropole. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Gambetta Mériadeck via Meca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Lyon and Bordeaux Métropole is 495 km. The road distance is 523.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Bordeaux Métropole without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Lyon to Bordeaux Métropole, including transfers.
Lyon to Bordeaux Métropole bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Bordeaux Métropole is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 8m.
Lyon to Bordeaux Métropole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bordeaux Métropole is 524 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Lyon to Bordeaux Métropole.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bordeaux Métropole, France?
easyJet and Air France fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bordeaux every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- 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
- €45–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Bordeaux Métropole. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.