There are 3 ways to get from Vendée to Bordeaux by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
4h 46m€58–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Roche sur Yon to La Rochellebus N723
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
6h 15m€23–34Drive 247.5 km
- Drive from Vendée to Bordeauxcar 247.5 km
2h 47m€47–68
Vendée to Bordeaux by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vendée to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Vendée to Bordeaux is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Vendée to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Folie 3 and arriving at Bordeaux via Napoléon Hippopotame, La Roche sur Yon and La Rochelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Vendée to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from La Chaize-le-Vicomte and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via La Roche Sur Yon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Vendée and Bordeaux is 310 km. The road distance is 247.5 km.
The best way to get from Vendée to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Vendée to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Vendée to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Roche sur Yon station.
Vendée to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Roche Sur Yon station.
The best way to get from Vendée to Bordeaux is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Vendée, France and Bordeaux, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Roche Sur Yon to Bordeaux St Jean every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folie 3 to Bordeaux via Napoléon Crocodile, Napoléon Hippopotame, Gare SNCF, La Roche sur Yon, and La Rochelle in around 6h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Roche sur Yon to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Vendée to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Vendée to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vendée to Bordeaux is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Vendée to Bordeaux.
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