The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Bordeaux
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€82
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 11 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
554 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Bordeaux will cost around €82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Of the 32 buses that leave Madrid for Bordeaux on Fri, May 15, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct buses cover the 554 km distance in an average of 8 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest buses will take 8 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal · Normal3:15 PM16h45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:00 AMBordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz)€391One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:15 PM18h45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:00 AMBordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz)€391One-way1 transfer
10:00 AM12h00Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur10:00 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes€431One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal12:45 PM11h44Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)12:29 AMBordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz)€431One-way2 transfers
Normal · Normal2:00 PM9h58Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América11:58 PMBordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz)€491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:50 PM8h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)4:50 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate€1241One-way0 transfers
3:45 PM8h10Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking Express Salidas T2)11:55 PMBordeaux, Gare Saint Jean€1251One-way0 transfers
03:45 PM8h10Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking Express Salidas T2)11:55 PMBordeaux, Gare Saint Jean€721One-way0 transfers
3:45 PM8h10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:55 PMBordeaux€651One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM8h25Madrid11:55 PMBordeaux, Gare Saint Jean€1251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 554 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€43 Average price Cheapest | €208 Average price | €113 Average price |
9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Bordeaux bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Bordeaux buses for today, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h25 | 9:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h05 | 9:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 15 | |||||
04187+ 95926 | 7:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 16h35 | 11:55 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 transfer | |
04187+ 95930 | 7:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 13h35 | 8:55 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 transfer | |
04187+ 3274 | 7:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 18h05 | 1:25 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 13h58 | 11:58 PM Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur | 12h00 | 10:00 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 12h58 | 11:58 PM Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 13h14 | 12:29 AM Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h43 | 11:58 PM Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 11h44 | 12:29 AM Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz) | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 11h29 | 12:29 AM Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h45 | 8:00 AM Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 9h58 | 11:58 PM Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h25 | 12:15 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h25 | 1:25 AM Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h45 | 8:00 AM Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz) | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal · Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h44 | 12:59 AM Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Madrid | 8h25 | 11:55 PM Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
4004 | 3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 11:55 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:30 PM Madrid | 8h25 | 11:55 PM Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 11:55 PM Bordeaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking Express Salidas T2) | 8h10 | 11:55 PM Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:45 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking Express Salidas T2) | 8h10 | 11:55 PM Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h10 | 11:55 PM Bordeaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h20 | 2:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 transfersDirect | |
3162 | 6:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h20 | 3:55 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Bordeaux
Buses from Madrid to Bordeaux run on average 20 times per day, taking around 8h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 554 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 554 km |
Average bus duration 8h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, Internorte, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Alsa Supra from Madrid to BordeauxYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Bordeaux with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, Internorte, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Alsa Supra for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Bordeaux
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Bordeaux by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bordeaux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Gipsyy
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Bordeaux
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 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
- 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
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