How to get from Lyon to Bordeaux
- 436 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 45m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 4 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Bordeaux. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 436 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
436 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €50Checked Sep 28 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €73Reading date not recorded | 7h 40m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€50Checked Sep 281h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€73Reading date not recorded7h 40m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Bordeaux: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Bordeauxbus
FlixBus·6h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Lyon to Bordeaux
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€26November 2026
€28Departures from Lyon to Bordeaux
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:20 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 09:20 | 23:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 16:15 | 16:15 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 09:20
- 15:15
- 21:30
- 21:50
- 22:30
- 23:25
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 16:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-BordeauxBook →
easyJetLyon Saint-Exupéry-Bordeaux–MérignacSee live options and dates →
SNCFLyon-Montpellier, Montpellier-ToulouseBook →
BlaBlaCar BusToulouse-BordeauxBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Bordeaux works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Bordeaux, about 6h 45m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Bordeaux: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Bordeaux?
The most useful route takes about 6h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Bordeaux?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:20 and the last at 23:25, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Bordeaux?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 09:20 and 23:25.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Bordeaux leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bordeaux from Lyon?
About 436 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Bordeaux cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Bordeaux?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Lyon to Bordeaux without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 4 Oct 2026