How to get from Madrid to Bordeaux
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Bordeaux by price and travel time (route calculated on 6 October 2026).
- 554 km as the crow flies
- 21 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:35, last at 23:55
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Route details last verified on 6 October 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Bordeaux: bus. The two cities are about 554 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 6 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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554 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €35Checked Oct 29 | 8h 38mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 8hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€35Checked Oct 298h 38m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Oct 298h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Bordeaux: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → Bordeauxbus
FlixBus·8h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Madrid to Bordeaux
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €51 | |
| December 2026 | €35 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Madrid to Bordeaux
FlixBus runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:35 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 00:35 | 23:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 3 | 00:30 | 20:35 |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:35
- 00:59
- 15:50
- 16:55
- 17:40
- 17:45
- 17:55
- 18:45
- 18:50
- 18:55
- 19:50
- 20:20
- 20:45
- 20:55
- 21:25
- 21:50
- 21:55
- 21:59
- 22:59
- 23:35
- 23:55
All departures BlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:30
- 17:30
- 20:35
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.
- Bus· 7h 30m€27Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 29
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-Bordeaux, Biarritz Pays Basque airport-Bordeaux–MérignacBook →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-San Sebastián AirportSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busHondarribia-Biarritz Pays Basque airportBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Iberia, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Bordeaux works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 6 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Madrid Barajas to Bordeaux, about 8h. In total it's roughly €32 over 8h, direct, no transfers.
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Madrid to Bordeaux: common questions
When is the first bus from Madrid to Bordeaux?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:35 and the last at 23:55, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Bordeaux?
Routavio's timetable check shows 21 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:35 and 23:55.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Bordeaux leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bordeaux from Madrid?
About 554 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Madrid to Bordeaux?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, Iberia, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid 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.
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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, Iberia, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026