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How to Get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to City Centre

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Bordeaux Airport (BOD)

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Bordeaux Airport (BOD / Mérignac) to city centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. Liane 1+ bus (TBM): 30 minutes to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station, €1.80 single. Every 15 min, 5am-12am. 2. Tram A + Liane 1+ combo: 50 min via Mérignac Centre tram stop. 3. Bordeaux Airport Shuttle (30’Direct): 30 min direct to Bordeaux centre, €8 single. Every 30 min. 4. Taxi: 20-30 min, €30-40. 5. Uber/Bolt: €20-30. 6. Pre-booked transfer: €30-60. Distance: 12 km west of Bordeaux centre. Currency: Euro. Tickets: TBM 1-ticket €1.80 covers airport + 1h transit anywhere. Best option: Liane 1+ bus (€1.80, 30 min) — Bordeaux’s standard airport transfer. Cheap + fast. Then tram from Saint-Jean to wine country areas. Wine tours: free shuttles to St-Émilion, Pomerol, Médoc from Bordeaux centre.

Bordeaux Airport BOD terminal
Bordeaux Airport (BOD)

Liane 1+ bus — best option

  • Duration: 30 minutes airport to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.
  • Operator: TBM (Transports Bordeaux Métropole).
  • Frequency: every 15 minutes peak, 30 min off-peak.
  • Hours: 5am-12am daily.
  • Price: €1.80 single (1-trip TBM ticket valid 1 hour all transit).
  • Children under 5: free.
  • Where to board: bus stop outside Arrivals (signs to “Centre Bordeaux”).
  • Stops on route: Mérignac Centre → Bordeaux St Jean (main rail station).
  • Tickets: TBM app + driver + machines.
  • Pros: cheap + fast + frequent.
  • Best for: all travelers — Bordeaux’s standard transfer.

Bordeaux Airport Shuttle (30’Direct)

  • Duration: 30 minutes airport to Bordeaux centre.
  • Frequency: every 30 minutes.
  • Hours: 5am-12am.
  • Price: €8 single, €15 return.
  • Where to board: bus station outside Arrivals.
  • Tickets: driver + app + machines.
  • Pros: direct (no transit changes).
  • Cons: €6.20 more than Liane 1+ for same speed.
  • Best for: luggage-heavy travelers, transfers to specific Bordeaux districts.

Taxi + Uber/Bolt

  • Duration: 20-30 minutes.
  • Taxi metered: €30-40 to Bordeaux centre.
  • Where to board: taxi rank outside Arrivals.
  • Surcharges: +€2 airport surcharge. +€1 per luggage over 1. +15% nights/Sundays.
  • Receipt: always ask “reçu.”
  • Uber: €20-30.
  • Bolt: €18-28.
  • FreeNow: taxi-booking app.
  • Pre-booked transfer: €30-60.
  • Family of 4: taxi €30-40 cheaper than 4× Liane 1+ (€7.20).
  • Welcome Pickups, Suntransfers: €30-60 pre-booked.

Wine country transfers (St-Émilion, Médoc, etc.)

  • St-Émilion (40 min east): SNCF train from Bordeaux St Jean €10-15. Most wine tours from Bordeaux centre.
  • Médoc (30-60 min north): Citram bus 705 + 707 from Esplanade des Quinconces. €1.80-3.
  • Pomerol: via St-Émilion train + taxi €15.
  • Sauternes: SNCF train from Bordeaux St Jean.
  • Wine tour shuttles: multiple companies from Bordeaux centre (Bordeaux Wine Tours, Bordovino, Office du Tourisme).
  • Wine tour day rates: €70-150 from Bordeaux centre. Include lunch + 3-4 château visits.
  • Cape Ferret (resort): 1h drive west. Citram bus from Esplanade des Quinconces.
  • Arcachon (oyster town): SNCF train from Bordeaux St Jean 50 min.

Practical info + Bordeaux tips

  • Single terminal: Hall A + Hall B. Connected.
  • From centre back: Liane 1+ bus from Saint-Jean station 30 min €1.80. Airport Shuttle €8. Taxi €30-40.
  • Currency: Euro.
  • Schengen + France standard.
  • TBM 1-day pass: €5. Multi-day passes available. Includes airport.
  • Apps: TBM app (transit), SNCF Connect (trains), Uber, Bolt.
  • Languages: French + English in tourism.
  • Best time: May-October. Wine harvest September-October — wineries busy + atmospheric.
  • Late-night gaps: Liane bus 5am-12am. Airport Shuttle 5am-12am. Taxi/Uber 24/7 €30-40.
  • Bordeaux wine festival: Bordeaux Wine Festival end-June (biennial — 2025 + 2027). Hotels triple-priced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest BOD to Bordeaux?

Liane 1+ TBM bus — €1.80 single, 30 min to Saint-Jean station. Cheapest. Or Bordeaux Airport Shuttle €8 if direct + no transfer needed.

How long Bordeaux airport to centre?

Liane 1+ bus 30 min to Saint-Jean. Airport Shuttle 30 min direct. Tram A combo 50 min. Taxi 20-30 min. Uber 20-30 min. BOD 12 km west of centre.

BOD taxi price?

€30-40 metered to centre + €2 airport surcharge + €1 luggage. +15% nights/Sundays. Uber €20-30 cheaper. Bolt €18-28 often cheapest.

BOD to St-Émilion?

Via Bordeaux centre — SNCF train from Saint-Jean 40 min to St-Émilion €10-15. Total airport → St-Émilion 1h30 via bus + train. Or wine tour from centre €70-150 day.

Bordeaux wine tours from airport?

Tours typically start in Bordeaux centre (Esplanade des Quinconces or hotels). Take Liane 1+ bus to centre then join wine tour. Allow 1h transit + wine tour 6-8 hours.

BOD 24 hours?

Airport open 24h. Liane bus 5am-12am. Airport Shuttle 5am-12am. Taxi/Uber 24/7. Late arrivals: taxi €30-40 or Bolt €18-28.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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