4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Basel to Bordeaux
Cheapest price
€65
Average price
€75
Fastest journey
17 h 45 m
Average duration
19 h 24 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
696 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Basel to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Bordeaux will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €65.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Bordeaux without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a train costs an average of €84.
Distance: 696 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€85 Average price Cheapest | €143 Average price | €181 Average price |
13h 4m Average total duration 12h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Bordeaux bus times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Bordeaux buses for today, Wednesday, January 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 23h35 | 4:15 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 23h00 | 3:40 PM Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 18h10 | 4:00 PM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, January 8 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 19h30 | 10:25 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 20h15 | 12:30 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 19h35 | 6:25 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 19h55 | 6:45 AM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 20h25 | 7:15 AM Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 17h45 | 6:30 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basel to Bordeaux
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Buses from Basel to Bordeaux run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €30 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:44. The fastest bus covers the 696 km distance in 17h 20m.
Distance 696 km |
Average bus duration 12h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 17h 20m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:44 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Basel to BordeauxYou can travel by bus between Basel to Bordeaux with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Basel to Bordeaux
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Basel to Bordeaux
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 9, 10 Train: TER, TGV
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km)
- Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 9, 11 Tram: C
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