How to get from Álava to Bordeaux
- 277 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Álava to Bordeaux: bus. The two cities are about 277 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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277 km
Álava to Bordeaux: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Álava → Bilbao AirportbusRegional connection·1h 37m
- 2Bilbao Airport → Vitoria-GasteizbusRegional connection·1h 41m
- 3Vitoria-Gasteiz → San Sebastiánbus
FlixBus·1h 45m - 4San Sebastián → BordeauxbusFlixBus·3h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 3h 50m€16Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusVitoria-Gasteiz-San Sebastián, San Sebastián-BordeauxBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Álava to Bordeaux works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Álava to Bilbao, about 1h 37m. Transfer in Bilbao and continue by Regional connection bus on to Vitoria-Gasteiz (1h 41m). Transfer in Vitoria-Gasteiz and continue by FlixBus bus on to San Sebastián (1h 45m). Transfer in San Sebastián and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bordeaux (3h). In total it's roughly €50 over 10h 13m, 3 transfers.
Álava to Bordeaux: common questions
Is there a bus from Álava to Bordeaux?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bordeaux from Álava?
About 277 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Álava to Bordeaux?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Álava to Bordeaux?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026