How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Bordeaux?

The cheapest bus tickets from Madrid to Bordeaux start from $36. The average price for this route is around $133. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Madrid to Bordeaux?

The average bus travel time from Madrid to Bordeaux is 9h 15m, covering a distance of 556 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Madrid to Bordeaux route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Union Ivkoni , INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madrid to Bordeaux?

The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Bordeaux at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to Bordeaux?

A bus trip from Madrid to Bordeaux generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Madrid to Bordeaux?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60942 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Bordeaux?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Madrid to Bordeaux?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madrid to Bordeaux?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Madrid to Bordeaux from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to Bordeaux on December 26
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	8:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:45am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 45m	7:15am	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Madrid (South)	9h 20m	2:00am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Bordeaux on December 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	8:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:45am	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 December 28
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	8:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:45am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	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 December 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	8h 25m	4:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	8:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:45am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	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 December 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	8h 25m	4:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	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 December 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Madrid (South)	8h 25m	4:50am	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	10:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 45m	7:15am	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 January 1
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	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	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 January 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Madrid (South)	11h 5m	4:35am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	8:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h	4:45am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	11:55pm	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

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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 $47, 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$36 - $267	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$47 - $122	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Bordeaux?

Stops in Madrid

A
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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B
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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Stops in Bordeaux

A
Gare Saint-Jean
33 Rue Charles Domercq, 33800 Bordeaux, France
B
Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux
138 Rue des Terres de Borde, 33800 Bordeaux, France
C
Gare SNCF de Bordeaux - Parking Descas
Gare Routière De Bordeaux, Parking Descas, 33800 Bordeaux, France
D
137 Rue des Terres de Borde
137 Rue des Terres de Borde, 33800 Bordeaux, France
E
Gare St-Jean
32, rue Charles Domercq, Bordeaux, France
F
Quai de Paludate
Bordeaux Quai de Paludate, Quai de Paludate 18, 33800, Bordeaux, The stop is located near hotel Ibis.

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,987 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,744 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

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

2.5/51,958 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1958 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 $39

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, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Bordeaux by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Bordeaux?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madrid to Bordeaux start from $36. The average price for this route is around $133. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Madrid to Bordeaux?
The average bus travel time from Madrid to Bordeaux is 9h 15m, covering a distance of 556 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Madrid to Bordeaux route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Madrid to Bordeaux?
The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Bordeaux at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to Bordeaux?
A bus trip from Madrid to Bordeaux generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Madrid to Bordeaux?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60942 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Bordeaux?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Madrid to Bordeaux?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madrid to Bordeaux?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-24

$119

12-25

$60

Today

$65

12-27

$68

12-28

$53

12-29

$60

12-30

$58

12-31

$58

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Bordeaux was searched and found on Dec 28, 2025 with a price of $53

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 $53 to $170 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 $53 which is on 2025-12-28.

Usually ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus 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.