How to travel from Madrid to Bordeaux

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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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€43

Average price

Cheapest

€208

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€113

Average price

9h 11m

Average total duration

8h 41m

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30m

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5h 59m

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2h 59m

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3h 0m

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9h 1m

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8h 31m

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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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from Madrid to Bordeaux

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    3:15 PM16h45
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    8:00 AMBordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz)
    391One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    3:15 PM16h45
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    8:00 AMBordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz)
    391One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • VoloteaV72465
    6:05 PM1h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:30 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    1031One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    1:15 PM18h45
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    8:00 AMBordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz)
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Union Ivkoni
    10:00 AM12h00
    Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur
    10:00 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes
    431One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    2:00 PM9h58
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    11:58 PMBordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz)
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1301 · AF7440
    12:20 PM9h40
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:00 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    2851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1301 · AF7438
    12:20 PM7h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:35 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    2911One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1801 · AF7440
    5:45 PM4h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:00 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    2961One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Bordeaux

Travel to Bordeaux 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 Madrid to Bordeaux.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Bordeaux including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Bordeaux is a bus with an average price of €43.

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

A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bordeaux costing on average €113.

A bus is €165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bordeaux costing on average €208.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Bordeaux is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 31m.

Bus takes on average 8h 41m.

The Madrid to Bordeaux distance is approximately 554 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Bordeaux is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Bordeaux 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 Madrid to Bordeaux:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Bordeaux, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bordeaux by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Ryanair, Vueling, Air France, KLM, GetJet Airlines to go to Bordeaux by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, Internorte, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Alsa Supra to go to Bordeaux by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Bordeaux with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Ryanair.
  • 15 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, Internorte, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Bordeaux often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, Lyon, Lisbon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bordeaux and these popular destinations at a great price.

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