How to get to Bordeaux

Located on the banks of the Garonne River, a number of ways can be used to reach the city of Bordeaux. This is the largest city in France by area and geographically one of the largest in Europe. The best practice is to have your ground transportation booked in advance, your own Bordeaux car hire.

West of the city, the Bordeaux-Merignac serves mostly domestic flights, and some international flights connecting to some top European cities like London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Madrid. Plan for your Bordeaux car hire to be ready for your arrival to Bordeaux Airport.

Opt to see more of the country and travel by train. As you travel along France, make Bordeaux one stop in the way. The Gare Saint Jean is the main station in Bordeaux, located just 4 km from downtown Bordeaux. Several trains operate daily going north to Paris, Angouleme, and Poitiers, as well as south to Toulouse, Marseille, or Montpellier. There are busses, trams, and taxis leaving from in front of the station and that can take you to the city center, or you can have your rental car in Bordeaux wait for you there and drive yourself to your hotel more conveniently.

Located just in front of the train station, Bordeaux bus station, Eurolines, provides bus service to the city as well.

Saving money and time during your stay in Bordeaux is easy when you book a cheap car rental for Bordeaux online before leaving for your trip, just have it meet you at your arrival location.