There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4h 39m€157–323Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
6h 52m€40–75Drive 522.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jeancar 522.8 km
5h 23m€81–116Fly
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
3h 40m€63–168Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 49m€50–90
Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €40 - €75 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Bordeaux. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Lyon and Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean is 955 km. The road distance is 522.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €150 - €330.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, including transfers.
Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 6h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bordeaux St Jean via Massy Tgv in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bordeaux every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- 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 to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Lyon to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
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