How to travel from Bordeaux to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, while a flight costs an average of €398.

Distance: 554 km

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€54

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€398

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€151

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10h 7m

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9h 37m

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5h 47m

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7h 9m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Madrid is a bus with an average price of €54.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Madrid:

A bus is €344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Madrid costing on average €398.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 47m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bordeaux and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Bordeaux to Madrid

How to get from Bordeaux to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    9:15 PM12h30
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    9:45 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    €421One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    9:15 PM12h30
    Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    9:45 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    €421One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1204
    5:55 PM1h25
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    7:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    €3931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM9h20
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    €451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM9h50
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    €451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 AM10h15
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    €451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Helvetic AirwaysLX553+SwissLX786+Brussels AirlinesSN3721
    7:45 PM16h05
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    11:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    €2531One-way
    2 transfers
  • Helvetic AirwaysLX553+SwissLX786+Brussels AirlinesSN3727
    7:45 PM21h00
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    4:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    €2531One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7439 · AF1000
    8:25 PM12h45
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    €2791One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Madrid is a bus with an average price of €54.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Madrid:

A bus is €344 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Madrid costing on average €398.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 47m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 7m.

The Bordeaux to Madrid distance is approximately 554 km.
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Madrid is:
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 18 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Volotea, ITA, British Airways, Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Internorte, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Union Ivkoni International to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane, Volotea, Iberia.
  • 19 direct buses per day with Internorte, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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