Route guide

Turin → Bordeaux

651 km · Italy to France · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €25+ by bus

How to travel from Turin to Bordeaux

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

🚄Train

€54–157

Duration: 5h 25m

via TGV inOui, Frecciarossa

~9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€25–66

Duration: 9h 18m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~18 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€61–198

Duration: 3h 22m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Air France

~102 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€78–143

Duration: 7h 14m

~111 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 651 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
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 Italy 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.

Turin to Bordeaux — every option in detail

Turin to Bordeaux by train

Trains link Turin (Italy) and Bordeaux (France) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 5h 25m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include TGV inOui, Frecciarossa.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €54 to €157. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 102 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~93 kg on this distance.

Turin to Bordeaux by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Turin and Bordeaux with a typical journey of 9h 18m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €25 when booked in advance, rising to €66 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.

Turin to Bordeaux by flight

Flights between Turin and Bordeaux take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 22m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Air France.

Typical fare range is €61–198. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 102 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Turin to Bordeaux by car

The driving distance from Turin to Bordeaux is approximately 748 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 7h 14m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €78–143 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–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 111 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Turin and Bordeaux is approximately 651 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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