What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bordeaux?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 15h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Bordeaux?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Mulhouse Ville, Quai de la Gare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bordeaux?

The distance between Zurich and Bordeaux is 793 km. The road distance is 900.8 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Bordeaux without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €230 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Bordeaux?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Zurich to Bordeaux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bordeaux bus from?

Zurich to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bordeaux train from?

Zurich to Bordeaux train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Bordeaux?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €90 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €380 and takes 8h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 15h 43m.

Where does the Zurich to Bordeaux bus arrive?

Zurich to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Zurich to Bordeaux train arrive?

Zurich to Bordeaux train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bordeaux?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bordeaux is 901 km. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Zurich to Bordeaux.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Bordeaux?

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Zurich to Bordeaux - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Bordeaux by plane, train (TGV), train, bus, car, or night train

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
4h 36m
€91–288
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
5h 31m
€72–253
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
8h 20m
€234–375
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
14h 32m
€147–234
Drive 900.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bordeauxcar 900.8 km
9h 51m
€187–270
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
7h 13m
€135–314
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
10h 34m
€227–471
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus FlixBus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 43m
€84–132

Zurich to Bordeaux by train, foot, and subway

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8h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 792.9 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bordeaux, France?

Swiss and Air France fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Bordeaux St Jean via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 20m.

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