How to get to Sète from Bordeaux

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Compare train, coach and flight for Bordeaux to Sète

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Sète among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, while a flight costs an average of £448.

Distance: 377 km

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Driving

£448

Average Price

£78

Average Price

£44

Average Price

Cheapest

£112

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 54m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 16m

Average total duration

4h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 47m

Average total duration

6h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Air France

Most popular airline

SNCF | Intercités

Most popular train company

FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Sète is a coach with an average price of £44.

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

A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Sète costing on average £78.

A coach is £404 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Sète costing on average £448.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Sète is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Sète take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 16m.

Coach takes on average 6h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bordeaux and Sète 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 1h 31m sooner (2h 54m by flight vs 4h 25m by car). Tickets start at around £448 compared to roughly £112 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 Sète

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:105h55
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    10:05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    £301One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:105h55
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    10:05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    £301One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7437 · AF7470
    19:003h35
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    22:35Montpellier Airport
    £2751One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités4657
    8:074h28
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    12:35Sète station
    £431One-way
    0 changes
  • SNCF | Intercités4659+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876357
    10:095h42
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    15:51Sète station
    £561One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8505 · 6873
    12:514h48
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    17:39Sète station
    £631One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    18:006h55
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    0:55Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:006h00
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    17:00Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France
    £361One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:456h30
    Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate
    15:15Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    £371One-way
    0 changes
  • Air FranceAF7441 · AF7462
    6:004h25
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    10:25Montpellier Airport
    £2751One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF7443 · AF7464
    9:155h25
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    14:40Montpellier Airport
    £2751One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF7431 · AF7466
    9:557h50
    Bordeaux Mérignac Airport
    17:45Montpellier Airport
    £2751One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Bordeaux to Sète

Travel to Sète 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 Sète.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Sète including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Sète is a coach with an average price of £44.

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

A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Sète costing on average £78.

A coach is £404 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Sète costing on average £448.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Sète is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Sète take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 16m.

Coach takes on average 6h 47m.

The Bordeaux to Sète distance is approximately 377 km.
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Sète is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Sète 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 Sète:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Sète station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Sète, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Sète by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Sète by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air France to go to Sète by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Sète with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
  • 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Sète often also extend their vacation to go to Montpellier, Tangier, Nador, Paris, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sète and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bordeaux to Sète, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Sète, visitors can enjoy the local markets to experience the vibrant atmosphere and taste regional delicacies. A boat tour offers exploration of the canals with scenic city views. Relax on the sandy beaches and swim in the Mediterranean Sea, or participate in a guided oyster tasting tour at Étang de Thau. Attend a concert or cultural event at Théâtre de la Mer for unique entertainment. Noteworthy sights include Mont Saint-Clair for panoramic views, Musée Paul Valéry for contemporary art, Étang de Thau for its marine life, and the picturesque Canal Royal.
To fully experience Sète, including its canals, beaches, and cultural attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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