Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Ghent to Bordeaux. Traveling by bus from Ghent to Bordeaux usually takes around 13 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 35 minutes.
Distance | 473 mi (761 km) |
Shortest duration | 12h 35m |
Cheapest price | $36.92 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Ghent to Bordeaux?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ghent to Bordeaux. FlixBus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2 | 13h 15m | $47.47 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 2 trips from Ghent to Bordeaux, and usually makes the trip in about 13 hours and 15 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 13 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 473 miles from Ghent to Bordeaux. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Ghent to Bordeaux, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Bordeaux
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Known for its world-famous wine, Bordeaux has much to offer oenophiles and other travelers alike. Take, for example, the Musée du Vin et du Négoce, which combines history exhibits and wine tasting. If you're just going for the wine, you can pick from numerous wine tours to châteaux and vineyards surrounding the city.
Travelers can find most of the city's non-alcoholic attractions along the elegant riverfront overlooking the Garonne River. For example, check out the Place de la Bourse, a historic square designed by the royal architect Jacques Gabriel in the 18th-century. Between the Place de la Bourse and the bustling Place des Quinconces, find the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, which features regal neoclassical architecture. The city also boasts many incredible museums, the most notable of which is the Musée des Beaux-Arts.
Getting to Bordeaux can often cost less than a bottle of wine, especially if you follow our itinerary of visiting ten french cities for cheap. FlixBus routes to Bordeaux include those from Paris, Toulouse, and Nice. TGV trains offer speedy rail service to other cities and towns in southern France.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Ghent?
Main departure station: Oktrooiplein
Most buses depart from the main station in Ghent.
All bus stations in Ghent:
Oktrooiplein
Where does the bus arrive in Bordeaux?
Main arrival station: 146 Rue Des Terres De Borde
All buses from Ghent arrive at one main station in Bordeaux.
All bus stations in Bordeaux:
146 Rue Des Terres De Borde
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Bordeaux to Ghent?
Search Bus TicketsWanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more
- Bus Tickets
- France
- Bordeaux
- Ghent to Bordeaux