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Port guide: compare transport from Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France 29 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Bordeaux

Port call at Bordeaux (France). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Place des Quinconces, is free, and the fastest takes around 6 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Bordeaux's river cruise port, located very close to the historic centre in the Port de la Lune area.

Port de la Lune / terminal croisière
Cheapest option Free Walk to Place des Quinconces
Fastest option 6 min Tram B to Quinconces
Simplest option Walk to Place des Quinconces Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • The city centre can be reached quickly on foot or by tram, depending on the exact mooring point.

Warnings

  • Check the exact quay: stopovers in Bordeaux can use several points along the Garonne.

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Place des Quinconces

Free - 10 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Large central square within easy reach of the quay

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

29 option(s) shown for Bordeaux

Walk to Place des Quinconces

Place des Quinconces

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Large central square within easy reach of the quay

Attention point

Particularly useful as a landmark or tram connection

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; easy option for getting to the centre, the Allées de Tourny and the trams

Source : TBM; Bordeaux Tourisme;

Walk to Place de la Bourse

Place de la Bourse / Miroir d'eau

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

An emblematic site of Bordeaux, accessible on foot from the quay

Attention point

Very busy on peak tourist days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; walk south along the quays to reach the Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d'eau.

Source : Bordeaux Tourisme;

Walk to Grand Théâtre

Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easy access to the elegant heart of Bordeaux

Attention point

Can be lively around shops and restaurants

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good base for visiting the Golden Triangle, Opera House and historic centre

Source : Bordeaux Tourisme;

Tram B to Quinconces

Place des Quinconces

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 6 min
Frequency High frequency according to TBM timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very fast to the major central hub of Bordeaux

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for tram connections, city centre and departures to other districts

Source : TBM; Bordeaux Tourisme

Tram B to Cité du Vin

Cité du Vin

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency High frequency according to TBM timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

A quick and easy option for getting to the Cité du Vin

Attention point

Can be loaded at peak times

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; get off at CAPC Musée d'art contemporain then tram B to La Cité du Vin

Source : TBM; Bordeaux Tourisme; La Cité du Vin

Cruise shuttle to city centre

Place de la Bourse / historic centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple if proposed by the company

Attention point

Not necessary as the centre is close by on foot or by tram

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board whether a city-centre shuttle is available, but walking is generally realistic

Source : Compagnies de croisière; Port de Bordeaux; Bordeaux Tourisme

Taxi to Place de la Bourse

Place de la Bourse / Miroir d'eau

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the dock or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the tourist centre without walking

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Port de Bordeaux; Bordeaux Tourisme; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Cité du Vin

Cité du Vin

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available at the dock or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

A quick and direct route to the Cité du Vin

Attention point

More expensive than tram or Bat³.

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if time is limited or mobility is restricted

Source : La Cité du Vin; Port de Bordeaux; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the quay or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and practical with luggage or reserved train

Attention point

More expensive than a tram or bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; recommended if train departure is close or if luggage is bulky

Source : Port de Bordeaux; SNCF; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Bordeaux-Mérignac airport

Bordeaux-Mérignac airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available at the quay or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than a tram

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin depending on urban and ring road traffic

Source : Bordeaux Airport; Port de Bordeaux; services taxi locaux

Walk to Cité du Vin

Cité du Vin

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A pleasant walk along the quays to a major site

Attention point

A slightly long walk depending on the weather and heat

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; also possible on foot along the platforms, tram or more comfortable Bat³ if required

Source : Bordeaux Tourisme; TBM;

Bat³ towards Stalingrad

Place Stalingrad / right bank

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Variable frequency according to TBM Bat³ schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A simple, tourist-friendly way to cross the Garonne

Attention point

Less frequent timetables than a tram or bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a pleasant option for reaching the right bank and the views over Bordeaux

Source : TBM; Bordeaux Tourisme

Bat³ to Cité du Vin

Cité du Vin / Bat³ pontoon

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Variable frequency according to TBM Bat³ schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Pleasant crossing of the Garonne with TBM ticket

Attention point

More limited frequency than the tram

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route: check the Bat³ timetable on the day of the stopover before choosing this option.

Source : TBM; Bordeaux Tourisme

Tram to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency High frequency with connections according to itinerary
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical option for getting to the main station

Attention point

May require tram connection depending on departure station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, use the TBM tram via Quinconces or Porte de Bourgogne depending on the route.

Source : TBM; SNCF; Bordeaux Tourisme

TBM bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TBM lines
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Cost-effective alternative to the tram to get to the station

Attention point

Sensitive to urban traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the active TBM line from the quays or Quinconces towards Saint-Jean

Source : TBM; SNCF; Bordeaux Tourisme

Bus / shuttle to Bordeaux airport

Bordeaux-Mérignac airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to 30'Direct shuttle or bus
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

More direct than the tram depending on timetable and luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the tram and dependent on traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Saint-Jean station or suitable stop then airport shuttle/bus

Source : Bordeaux Airport; 30’Direct; TBM

VTC to Place de la Bourse

Place de la Bourse / Miroir d'eau

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability for a short run

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point on the platforms

Source : Uber; Bolt; Bordeaux Tourisme

VTC to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct with price displayed in advance

Attention point

Price varies according to demand and traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful with luggage or reserved train

Source : Uber; Bolt; SNCF

VTC to Bordeaux-Mérignac airport

Bordeaux-Mérignac airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 50,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Dynamic price possible depending on time and demand

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact pick-up point in the application

Source : Bordeaux Airport; Uber; Bolt

Taxi to Saint-Émilion

Saint-Émilion

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 100,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the village and vineyards without a train

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare, waiting time and time of return to quay before departure

Source : ; services taxi locaux; Bordeaux Tourisme

VTC to Saint-Émilion

Saint-Émilion

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 110,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price fixed in advance for a vineyard excursion

Attention point

It is essential to organise your return

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with waiting time if short stopover

Source : Uber; Bolt; opérateurs VTC locaux

Walk to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to get to the station without transport

Attention point

Long walk with luggage; tram or taxi preferable

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for light passengers or those wishing to walk the length of the city.

Source : SNCF; TBM;

Tram A to Bordeaux airport

Bordeaux-Mérignac airport

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,90 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TBM timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

A very economical option for getting to the airport

Attention point

Longer than a taxi and requires you to join line A

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, tram/correspondence to line A then direction Airport

Source : TBM; Bordeaux Airport; Bordeaux Tourisme

Train to Libourne

Libourne

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Regular regional trains from Bordeaux Saint-Jean
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Connects to the Saint-Émilion and Libourne areas

Attention point

Requires initial transfer to Saint-Jean station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for connections or excursions to the Libourne vineyards

Source : SNCF TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine;

Train to Saint-Émilion

Saint-Émilion

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency Regional trains from Bordeaux Saint-Jean according to SNCF timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Emblematic wine tour without a car

Attention point

Need to get to Saint-Jean station, then walk or local shuttle bus on arrival

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then TER to Saint-Émilion

Source : SNCF TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine; Bordeaux Tourisme

Train to Arcachon

Arcachon

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Regular regional trains from Bordeaux Saint-Jean
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

A simple option for getting to the Bay of Arcachon without a car

Attention point

Need to reach Gare Saint-Jean from the platform

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable if excursion during stopover

Source : SNCF TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine; Bordeaux Tourisme

Taxi to Arcachon

Arcachon

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 140,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to the Bay of Arcachon

Attention point

High cost and possible traffic in season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with return timetable if short stopover

Source : ; services taxi locaux; Bordeaux Tourisme

Taxi to Dune du Pilat

Dune du Pilat

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 160,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct route to one of the region's major natural sites

Attention point

High cost and long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip and allow plenty of margin in season

Source : ; services taxi locaux; Bordeaux Tourisme

Train to La Rochelle

La Rochelle

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 150 min
Frequency Regular trains according to SNCF timetable
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

For a transfer or long excursion to the Atlantic coast

Attention point

Too long for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; best for post-cruise transfer passengers

Source : SNCF;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.