How to get from Lyon to Bordeaux
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lyon to Bordeaux by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 436 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 6h 45m
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:25, last at 22:50
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 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €76Reading date not recorded | 10h 27m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 6h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€76Reading date not recorded10h 27m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 286h 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.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Lyon to Bordeaux
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 22:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 00:25 | 22:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 16:15 | 16:15 |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:25
- 10:20
- 16:15
- 21:30
- 22:30
- 22:50
All departures BlaBlaCar 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 Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Bordeaux works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. 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.
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Lyon to Bordeaux: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Bordeaux?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 6h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Bordeaux?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 22:50, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Bordeaux?
Routavio's timetable check shows 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 22:50.
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?
Routavio's price check puts 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?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, 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?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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.
Where to next
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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, SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026