Getting to Bordeaux
Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.
By Air
Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD)
25 minutes drive to Bordeaux
Airlines serving this airport:
By Train
ExcellentStation
Bordeaux Saint-Jean
From the Capital
2h TGV from Paris Montparnasse
Car Rental
Essential for Left Bank châteaux and Médoc; parking easy outside Saint-Émilion old town
Local Transport
Rideshare
Uber available in Bordeaux city
Public Transit
Tram network in city; limited buses to vineyards
Bike Rental
Available
Driving Tips
- 1
Narrow vineyard roads — compact car recommended
- 2
Watch for tractors Sep–Oct during harvest
- 3
Designated driver essential — tasting rooms pour generously
Region Location
Tours & Experiences in Bordeaux
Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide
Bordeaux Wine Tasting Tours
Guided tastings at top wineries in Bordeaux with an expert sommelier.
Bordeaux Food & Wine Experiences
Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Bordeaux.
Bordeaux Winery Day Trips
Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Bordeaux.
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