How to get to Douai from Bordeaux

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Compare train, coach and flight for Bordeaux to Douai

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Douai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £74 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £74, while a flight costs an average of £388.

Distance: 672 km

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Compare ways to travel from Bordeaux to Douai

Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Douai, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Douai is a coach with an average price of £74.

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

A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Douai costing on average £130.

A coach is £315 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Douai costing on average £388.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Douai is by train with an average journey time of 4h 28m.

Other travel options to Douai take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 29m.

Coach takes on average 14h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bordeaux and Douai including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 51m sooner (3h 29m by flight vs 8h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £388 compared to roughly £109 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bordeaux to Douai

How to get to Douai from Bordeaux by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Douai is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Douai by train

The most popular day trips by train from Douai are Lille, Arras, Valenciennes, Lens and Cambrai. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Douai on Omio.

A view of Lille

Day trip from Douai to Lille by train

Why visit Lille for the day?

Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.

A view of Valenciennes

Day trip from Douai to Valenciennes by train

Why visit Valenciennes for the day?

Valenciennes is a northern French city known for its artistic heritage, civic architecture and industrial roots. Rebuilt after the war, it has a compact centre with lively squares and a distinctly Franco-Flemish character.

A view of Lens

Day trip from Douai to Lens by train

Why visit Lens for the day?

Lens is a northern French city known for the Louvre-Lens and its strong mining heritage. Former colliery landscapes and a lively football identity give the city a direct, local character.

A view of Cambrai

Day trip from Douai to Cambrai by train

Why visit Cambrai for the day?

Cambrai is a historic city in northern France known for its cathedral heritage, military past and bêtises de Cambrai sweets. Its orderly centre and broad squares reflect a mix of Flemish and French character.

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FAQs: Bordeaux to Douai

Travel to Douai easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Douai.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Douai including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Douai is a coach with an average price of £74.

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

A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Douai costing on average £130.

A coach is £315 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Douai costing on average £388.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Douai is by train with an average journey time of 4h 28m.

Other travel options to Douai take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 29m.

Coach takes on average 14h 44m.

The Bordeaux to Douai distance is approximately 672 km.
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Douai is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Douai as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Douai:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Noyelles-Godault, Avenue de la République (Godault).
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Douai station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Douai, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, Vueling, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Iberia, BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper, ITA to go to Douai by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Douai by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Douai by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bordeaux to Douai:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Douai often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lille, Paris Gare du Nord, Cambrai, Lille Flandres. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Douai and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bordeaux to Douai, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
A two-day visit to Douai is recommended to explore its key attractions, including the Belfry of Douai, the Musée de la Chartreuse, and the historic town centre.

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