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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Florence to Bordeaux

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 08 Sept

Cheapest price on 08 Sept

£63

Average ticket price on 08 Sept

£81

Fastest journey on 08 Sept

17 h 10 m

Average journey duration on 08 Sept

22 h 14 m

Buses on 08 Sept

5

Distance

948 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Florence to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Florence to Bordeaux will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £63.

Fast coaches

On Tue 08 Sept, we found 5 buses from Florence to Bordeaux, including 1 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 948 km distance in an average of 22 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 d 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    15:3517h10
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    8:45Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    £631One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:4523h50
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    4:35Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    £841One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:0523h30
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    4:35Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    £841One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:3022h25
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    5:55Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    £851One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:4524h15
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    17:00Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont)
    £871One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and flight for Florence to Bordeaux

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £77, while a flight costs an average of £183.

Distance: 948 km

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Coach
Most popular
Flight
Driving

£77

Average Price

Cheapest

£183

Average Price

£304

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

17h 57m

Average total duration

17h 27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 55m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

12h 40m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Volotea

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Bordeaux is a coach with an average price of £77.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Bordeaux:

A coach is £106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Bordeaux costing on average £183.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Bordeaux is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:

Coach takes on average 17h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Florence and Bordeaux including taking a coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £77 compared to roughly £304 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £228. The journey takes 17h 27m versus 12h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by FlixBus.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Live departures

Florence to Bordeaux bus times

The table below shows live departures for Florence to Bordeaux coaches for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus15:35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
17h10
8:45 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus18:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
22h15
17:00 Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont)1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus18:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
22h30
17:15 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus23:40 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
23h45
23:25 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate2 changes
Tuesday 8 September
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus4:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
23h50
4:35 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus5:05 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
23h30
4:35 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus7:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
22h25
5:55 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate1 change

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Florence to Bordeaux coaches with Omio?

FlixBus as well as BlaBlaCar Bus offer coaches services from Florence to Bordeaux.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Florence to Bordeaux.

Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Florence to Bordeaux.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Florence to Bordeaux.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Florence to Bordeaux.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Florence to Bordeaux.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Florence to Bordeaux

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FranceFrance
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Buses from Florence to Bordeaux run on average 6 times per day, taking around 17h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £34 by flight.

There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 948 km distance in 17h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £34
Distance
948 km
Average bus duration
17h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
£50
Buses per day
6
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
17h 10m
First bus
0:05
Last bus
23:55
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £34

Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Florence to BordeauxYou can travel by bus between Florence to Bordeaux with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £34. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
17h 10m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£54
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
18h 50m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
£50
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

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  • Must visit

La Cité du Vin

Immersive museum on wine cultures and tasting, combining interactive exhibits, architecture and panoramic city views.

  • Recommended

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux

Major fine arts museum with European paintings, sculptures and changing exhibitions in two elegant historic wings.

  • Recommended

CAPC musée d'art contemporain de Bordeaux

Contemporary art museum in a former warehouse, showing ambitious temporary exhibitions in a distinctive industrial space.

Euro (€)

Moderate for France: dining and hotels are cheaper than Paris, but central stays and wine-focused restaurants can raise costs. Trams are reasonably priced.

Average meal costs

Budget
€10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€2.50-4 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.

FAQs: Florence to Bordeaux coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Bordeaux by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bordeaux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Florence to Bordeaux can start from as little as £50 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Florence to Bordeaux is £77; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Florence to Bordeaux is 17h 10m to travel the 948 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Florence to Bordeaux leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Florence to Bordeaux leaves at 23:55.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Florence to Bordeaux with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Florence to Bordeaux, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for the best way to get you to Bordeaux. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Florence and Bordeaux and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Florence , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence), Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo, Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 . When arriving in Bordeaux , you can end your route in coach stations like Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate, Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont), Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes, Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre).Passengers board the coach most frequently from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence), which is located around 1 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate, located 2 away from the city centre.
A trip to Bordeaux from Florence is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 17h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Florence to Bordeaux is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Florence and Bordeaux including taking a coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Florence to Bordeaux:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating options.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Florence to Bordeaux for coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Florence to Bordeaux depends on the coach companies:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Florence to Bordeaux.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Florence to Bordeaux:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Florence to Bordeaux:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Florence to Bordeaux. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Florence to Bordeaux with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Florence to Bordeaux with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Florence to Bordeaux with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Florence and Bordeaux

Most Florence to Bordeaux buses use the Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) to Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate station pair, with some services arriving at Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont). Use this guide to compare Florence and Bordeaux bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Florence
Arrival bus stations in Bordeaux

Which Florence station do buses to Bordeaux leave from?

Buses from Florence to Bordeaux leave from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze). The station is 1 km from Florence city centre at Villa Costanza, Scandicci, Florence, Italy.
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze)Villa Costanza, Scandicci, Florence, ItalyWifiParkingATMAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) from Florence city centre

Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:

BusN997, N531, N520, N544, N1550, N523 · 20m · £0.90
TramT1.3 · 17m · £2 · every ~22 min
T1.3 · 21m · £2 · every ~22 min

Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) bus station facilities and services

Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.

Firenze, Piazzale MontelungoPiazzale Montelungo, Florence, ItalyWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo from Florence city centre

Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella

Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo bus station facilities and services

Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Elevators, ramps.

Florence, Guidoni Tram T2
City-centre transport

Getting to Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 from Florence city centre

Bus30 · 15m · £0.90 · every ~9 min
301 A · 17m · £0.90
30 · 17m · £0.90 · every ~9 min
TramT2 · 18m · £2 · every ~21 min

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