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 prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 €27, and a flight costs an average of €44.

Distance: 554 km

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€52

Average price

Cheapest

€144

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€103

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8h 48m

Average total duration

8h 18m

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30m

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6h 0m

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3h 0m

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3h 0m

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8h 41m

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8h 11m

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30m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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1.7 - 3.3kg

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SNCF Intercités

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from Bordeaux to Madrid

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

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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
02:30AM11h10
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
01:40PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
381One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

AlsaNormal · Normal
02:30AM11h10
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
01:40PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
381One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB1200
09:05AM1h25
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
10:30AMMadrid Barajas Airport
921One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AlsaNormal · Normal
02:30AM12h45
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
03:15PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
381One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus3163
06:05AM9h05
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
03:10PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
591One-way
0 transfers
Union Ivkoni
11:59PM13h16
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
01:15PMMadrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur
521One-way
0 transfers
VoloteaV72464
03:15PM1h30
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
04:45PMMadrid Barajas Airport
771One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1204
05:55PM1h25
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
07:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport
1541One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF7433 · AF1600
10:10AM5h10
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
03:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport
4041One-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 €27.

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

A bus is €17 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Madrid costing on average €44.

A bus is €75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Madrid costing on average €102.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 44m.

Bus takes on average 8h 15m.

The Bordeaux to Madrid distance is approximately 554 km.
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Madrid is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains 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.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
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 SNCF Intercités, SNCF, TGV INOUI to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Air Nostrum , Iberia, Volotea, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, Air France to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Euroscoach By Cm Tours 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 , Iberia, Volotea, Ryanair.
  • 13 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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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