Route guide

Vienna → Bordeaux

1347 km · Austria to France · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €43+ by bus

How to travel from Vienna to Bordeaux

There are 4 ways to travel between Vienna and Bordeaux — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€96–282

Duration: 11h 13m

via ÖBB (Railjet), SNCF (TGV), Intercités

~19 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€43–114

Duration: 19h 15m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~38 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€89–282

Duration: 4h 18m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Air France

~210 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€162–296

Duration: 14h 58m

~229 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Vienna and Bordeaux highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 1347 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Austria into France. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Vienna to Bordeaux — every option in detail

Vienna to Bordeaux by train

Trains link Vienna (Austria) and Bordeaux (France) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 11h 13m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include ÖBB (Railjet), SNCF (TGV), Intercités.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €96 to €282. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 19 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 210 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~191 kg on this distance.

Vienna to Bordeaux by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vienna and Bordeaux with a typical journey of 19h 15m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €43 when booked in advance, rising to €114 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Vienna to Bordeaux by flight

Flights between Vienna and Bordeaux take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 18m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Air France.

Typical fare range is €89–282. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 210 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vienna to Bordeaux by car

The driving distance from Vienna to Bordeaux is approximately 1549 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 14h 58m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €162–296 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Austria–France border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 229 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vienna and Bordeaux is approximately 1347 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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