More cities in one trip from Bordeaux
Bordeaux (France) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 72 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (Spain). The most searched are Toulouse, Bilbao and San Sebastián; the quickest to reach is Bayonne, about 2 h 10 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 72 airports with direct flights
- 2 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Bordeaux
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toulouse · France | 209 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Bilbao · Spain | 258 km | 4 h 5 min | Bus |
| San Sebastián · Spain | 203 km | 3 h 10 min | Bus |
| Bayonne · France | 166 km | 2 h 10 min | Bus |
| La Rochelle · France | 155 km | 2 h 15 min | Bus |
| Pau · France | 169 km | about 3 h | Bus or train |
| Poitiers · France | 212 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Limoges · France | 181 km | about 3 h 15 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Bordeaux
Land in Bordeaux, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Bordeaux → San Sebastián → Bayonne → Bordeaux
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Bordeaux, 2 nights in San Sebastián, 1 night in Bayonne
- About 6 h 45 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bordeaux → San Sebastián | 3 h 10 min |
| San Sebastián → Bayonne | 1 h 25 min |
| Bayonne → Bordeaux | 2 h 10 min |
Bordeaux → Bilbao → Bayonne → Bordeaux
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Bordeaux, 2 nights in Bilbao, 1 night in Bayonne
- About 9 h 20 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bordeaux → Bilbao | 4 h 5 min |
| Bilbao → Bayonne | 3 h 5 min |
| Bayonne → Bordeaux | 2 h 10 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in BordeauxFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in BordeauxEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Bordeaux
Airports with direct flights to Bordeaux, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
United Kingdom 7
Algeria 2
AlgiersOran
Cape Verde 2
Boa VistaSal
Albania 1
Austria 1
Czech Republic 1
Germany 1
Hungary 1
Malta 1
Romania 1
Senegal 1
Dakar
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Bordeaux?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Toulouse, Bilbao, San Sebastián, Bayonne, La Rochelle, Pau, Poitiers and Limoges. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Bordeaux to Toulouse?
About 3 h 45 min: it's 209 km, but there was no direct ride on the day we checked. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Bordeaux?
For Bordeaux, San Sebastián and Bayonne, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Bordeaux, 2 nights in San Sebastián, 1 night in Bayonne), with about 6 h 45 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Bordeaux?
From 72 airports in 21 countries, including London, Bucharest and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Bordeaux is cheap.