There are 10 ways to get from Ulm to Bordeaux by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
7h 21m€202–664Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ulm - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1093 / ...
17h 27m€101–176Drive 1,061.3 km
- Drive from Ulm to Bordeauxcar 1,061.3 km
11h 34m€166–240Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
6h 5m€112–456Train
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
9h 37m€204–501Train #2
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lorraine TGVtrain 84
- Take the train from Lorraine TGV to Bordeaux-St-Jeantrain 84
10h 7m€205–501Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane STR - BOD
8h 7m€110–283Train to Munich International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MUC - BOD
6h 32m€127–359Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Flughafentrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
7h 58m€122–447Train, train to Basel, fly
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
8h 17m€114–462
Ulm to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 17h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ulm to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs €110 - €460.
No, there is no direct bus from Ulm station to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Ulm - Bus Station and arriving at Bordeaux via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Strasbourg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Ulm and Bordeaux is 1222 km. The road distance is 1061.3 km.
The best way to get from Ulm to Bordeaux without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 21m and costs €200 - €700.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Ulm to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Ulm to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Ulm - Bus Station.
Ulm to Bordeaux train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Ulm to Bordeaux is to train via Paris which takes 7h 21m and costs €200 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 17h 27m.
What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Bordeaux St Jean via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm - Bus Station to Bordeaux via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris in around 17h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–310
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Ulm - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ulm to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Ulm to Bordeaux train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Bordeaux is 1061 km. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Ulm to Bordeaux.
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