Coming to Bordeaux

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Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

As its name implies, Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is located in Mérignac, 11 km west of the city centre. The airport is mainly connected to major cities in France, Europe and North Africa. It features 2 terminals. The main terminal has 2 halls, A and B. The main terminal is home to a selection of eateries, shops and facilities such as banking services. The smallest terminal is named Billi and is served by low-cost airlines. There are several transfer options to reach central Bordeaux:

• Tramway line A: Inaugurated on Saturday, April 29 2023, after 4 years of work, the streetcar line A offers a link between Bordeaux Airport and Floirac Dravemont / La Gardette, Bassins, Carbon Blanc through downtown Bordeaux. More information here.
• The tram stop of the A line is at the foot of the terminal
• Downtown Bordeaux (Pey-Berland) is only 35 minutes away
• Connections with streetcar lines B, C and D to access the tourist sites of Bordeaux
• schedules: Monday to Sunday from 5:00 am to midnight, with a tram every 10 minutes
• A taxi to the city centre takes around 20 minutes. Taxi ranks can be found outside the arrivals hall.
• The airport shuttle bus takes around 30 minutes. The shuttle bus stop can be found in front of the arrivals hall B of the main Terminal. It links the airport to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean Railway Station, just south of the city centre.
• The bus Line 1+ takes around 55 minutes. The bus stop can be found in front of the main terminal’s Hall B. It links the airport to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean Railway Station, just south of the city centre. It’s the cheapest option to get downtown from the airport.
• Car rental agencies can be found in the Halls A and B of the main terminal.

Bordeaux-Saint-Jean Railway Station

Also known as Bordeaux-Midi, Bordeaux-Saint-Jean Railway Station is the main train station in Bordeaux. It’s located just south of the city centre. The departure and arrival halls are separated by the station buffet. Bordeaux can be reached in about 2 hours from Paris by TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse – High-Speed Train). From the train station, the transfer options to your hotel include bus, tram, taxi and cars for hire.