What is the distance between Madrid and Bordeaux?

The distance covered from Madrid to Bordeaux is 555 km (344 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to Bordeaux?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Madrid-Barajas Airport, in Madrid, and end it at Gare Saint-Jean, in Bordeaux.

Bus Madrid to Bordeaux from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to Bordeaux on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Madrid (South)	11h 40m	3:25am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	9h 20m	3:55am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Estación Sur	11h	9:00pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Bordeaux on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	9h 20m	3:55am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Madrid (South)	9h 25m	12:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Bordeaux on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	9h 20m	3:55am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 45m	7:15am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Madrid (South)	9h 25m	12:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Bordeaux on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Avenida de América Metro	13h 29m	12:29am	Bordeaux	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	9h 20m	3:55am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Estación Sur	12h 30m	10:30pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Bordeaux on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Madrid (South)	9h 20m	2:00am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	9h 20m	3:55am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Madrid (South)	9h 25m	12:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Bordeaux on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Estación Sur	12h 30m	10:30pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	9h 20m	3:55am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Madrid (South)	9h 25m	12:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Bordeaux on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50pm	Madrid (South)	9h 25m	12:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	9h 20m	3:55am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Madrid (South)	9h 20m	2:00am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:19 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Madrid to Bordeaux

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bordeaux. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

7h 30mAverage Duration

555 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $412	Average Duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$46 - $119	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to 16 reviews, BlaBlaCar Bus received a 4.1-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the temperature, but some complained about the WiFi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $51

BlaBlaCar Bus Madrid Bordeaux recent customer reviews

There was enough leg room for me to sit back and enjoy the journey. The bus seemed to be new as well.

Chathura R.

October 10, 2024

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $40

Union Ivkoni Madrid Bordeaux recent customer reviews

This service was horrific. The worst drivers of all time. Will warn everyone I know not to use this service EVER.

Laura D.

August 26, 2019

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Bordeaux?

Stops in Madrid

A - Madrid-Barajas Airport

B - Avenida de América Metro

C - Estación Sur

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in Bordeaux

A - Gare Saint-Jean

B - Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux

C - Gare SNCF de Bordeaux - Parking Descas

D - 137 Rue des Terres de Borde

E - Gare St-Jean

F - Quai de Paludate

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Bordeaux by bus

What is the distance between Madrid and Bordeaux?
The distance covered from Madrid to Bordeaux is 555 km (344 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to Bordeaux?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Madrid-Barajas Airport, in Madrid, and end it at Gare Saint-Jean, in Bordeaux.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$69

11-17

$69

Today

$64

11-19

$55

11-20

$54

11-21

$52

11-22

$50

11-23

$47

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Bordeaux was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $47

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Bordeaux, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $47 to $230 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Bordeaux based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.