How to travel from Zurich to Bordeaux

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Bordeaux

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $86.

Distance: 470 miles (757 km)

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Bus

$245

Average price

$160

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$94

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Cheapest

6h 52m

Average total duration

6h 22m

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30m

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5h 22m

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2h 22m

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3h 0m

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20h 13m

Average total duration

19h 43m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV Lyria

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Swiss

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from Zurich to Bordeaux

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • easyJetU21071
    3:10 PM1h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    4:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $3641One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM26h15
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    11:40 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    $3581One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU21071
    3:10 PM1h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    4:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $3641One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM23h10
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    7:55 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    $3591One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:35 PM25h05
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    4:40 PMPessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre)
    $4051One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:35 PM21h35
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    1:10 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    $4461One-way
    2 transfers
  • Helvetic AirwaysLX552
    12:40 PM1h35
    Zurich Airport
    2:15 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $9561One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperAF3186+KLMAF8293
    10:15 AM6h05
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    4:20 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $9601One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperAF3186+KLMAF5193
    10:15 AM12h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:45 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport
    $9601One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Bordeaux.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Bordeaux including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Bordeaux is a flight with an average price of $55 (€44).

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

A flight is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Bordeaux costing on average $57 (€46).

A flight is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bordeaux costing on average $86 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Bordeaux is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 13m.

Bus takes on average 14h 10m.

The distance from Zurich to Bordeaux is approximately 470 miles (757 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Bordeaux is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Bordeaux:
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Bordeaux, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bordeaux by bus.
  • Travel with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air France, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Lufthansa to go to Bordeaux by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI to go to Bordeaux by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Bordeaux:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Bordeaux often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Marseille, Lyon. 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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