The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Bordeaux
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
554 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Bordeaux will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $50.
Of the 29 buses that leave Madrid for Bordeaux every day 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 554 km distance in an average of 7 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 554 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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$72 Average Price Cheapest | $316 Average Price | $195 Average Price |
10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Madrid to Bordeaux bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Bordeaux coaches for today, Friday, 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal | 10:45 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h29 | 8:14 am Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:59 pm Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h15 | 8:14 am Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
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04187+ 95926 | 6:20 am Madrid Chamartín | 16h35 | 10:55 pm Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 1:50 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h25 | 11:15 pm Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 2:30 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 10:55 pm Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:30 pm Madrid | 8h25 | 10:55 pm Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
4004 | 2:30 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 10:55 pm Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 2:45 pm Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h10 | 10:55 pm Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:45 pm Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking Express Salidas T2) | 8h10 | 10:55 pm Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h40 | 2:25 am Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 pm Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h14 | 1:14 am Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 pm Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 9h44 | 1:14 am Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 3:40 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h20 | 1:00 am Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 4:00 pm Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 9h14 | 1:14 am Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 4:15 pm Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h59 | 1:14 am Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 4:30 pm Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h44 | 3:14 am Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 4:30 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h05 | 3:35 am Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
3162 | 5:35 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h20 | 2:55 am Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 5:45 pm Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h29 | 3:14 am Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:20 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 3:45 am Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 3:50 am Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 pm Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h00 | 3:45 am Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 pm Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h00 | 3:50 am Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:30 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h45 | 6:15 am Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
3160 | 9:30 pm Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h45 | 6:15 am Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:00 pm Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h15 | 6:15 am Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Madrid to Bordeaux
Buses from Madrid to Bordeaux run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 554 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 554 km |
Average bus duration 9h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Infobus, Internorte, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Madrid to BordeauxYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Bordeaux with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Infobus, Internorte, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as $32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Bordeaux coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Bordeaux by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bordeaux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Madrid, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4. When arriving in Bordeaux, you can end your journey in coach stations like Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes, Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Bordeaux
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 9, 10 Train: TER, TGV
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km)
- Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 9, 11 Tram: C
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