# Bordeaux Airport Transfer Guide (BOD) 本文件提供中文说明与当前英文指南原文。详细机场内容为英文，并非经过核实的完整中文翻译；请以实时预订流程确认价格、可用性及服务条款。 Practical guide to getting from Bordeaux-Merignac Airport to the city centre. Tram line A, the 30'Direct shuttle, taxis and transfers — with honest advice. **Airport:** BOD **City:** Bordeaux **Country:** France **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/bod **Last updated:** 2026-07-17 Prices and transport schedules in this editorial guide are indicative. Confirm current public transport fares with the operator. Current transfer prices, availability and terms are shown in the live booking flow. ## Main Guide ### Quick answer Bordeaux-Merignac Airport is about 12 km west of Bordeaux city centre, and **the tram goes there**. Line A was extended to the airport and opened on **29 April 2023**, with a terminus called simply *Aéroport*. It reaches Pey-Berland in the city centre in about **35 minutes**, with a tram roughly **every 10 minutes**. A lot of older advice — including, until recently, this page — still says Bordeaux has no tram link. It is out of date. Your other options are the **30'Direct shuttle** to Gare Saint-Jean (about 30 minutes, non-stop, **9 EUR** online or **10 EUR** on board), a **taxi** (the airport indicates roughly **35 EUR** by day and **45 EUR** at night to the centre, as an indication only — the meter decides), or a **pre-booked transfer** at a price fixed when you book. ### What actually happens after landing Bordeaux-Merignac has two terminals: Hall A (mostly low-cost carriers and domestic flights) and Hall B (international and some Air France services). Both are connected and walkable. If you arrive from within the Schengen zone, you walk straight through to baggage claim without passport control. For non-Schengen arrivals, immigration is typically quick. Bordeaux does not handle massive volumes of international traffic, so queues rarely exceed 15-20 minutes. Baggage claim is straightforward with a few carousels. Trolleys are free. Once through, you are in the arrivals hall with car rental desks, a small tourism info point, and ATMs. The exit doors take you to the bus stop, taxi rank, and pickup area. The airport is manageable and does not require a map to navigate. ### Transport options explained honestly **Tram line A** is the main public-transport option and it comes right to the airport. The extension opened on **29 April 2023**, branching off the existing line at Quatre Chemins and running five new stops — Mérignac Soleil, Chemin Long, Cadéra-Issartier, Caroline Aigle — to the *Aéroport* terminus. Bordeaux Métropole puts the airport **35 minutes from place Pey-Berland** in the city centre, with a tram **every 10 minutes**. It runs on a standard TBM ticket; buy it from the machines in front of the terminal, at any tram stop, or in the app. We are not quoting a ticket price here because we could not confirm the current one from TBM directly, and TBM revises its fares — check infotbm.com, and note that a TBM ticket normally covers transfers within the network for a set period, so one fare should carry you to your final stop. **The 30'Direct shuttle** is the fast option to the train station. It runs between the airport and **Gare Saint-Jean in about 30 minutes with no intermediate stops**, every day including public holidays. Fares (operator tariff, in force since 31 March 2025): **10 EUR** bought on board, **9 EUR** as an e-ticket online, **8 EUR** reduced, and **16,20 EUR** for a full-fare return bought online. **Children under 5 travel free.** If you are connecting to a TGV, this is usually the sensible choice over the tram. **Taxis** line up at the rank outside arrivals. They are **metered** — despite what many guides claim, this is not a regulated flat-rate zone system. Bordeaux Airport itself indicates roughly **35 EUR to the city centre during the day and 45 EUR at night**, and is careful to add that these are "given for information only" and "may vary depending on traffic". Treat them as an order of magnitude, not a quote. **Uber and other rideshares** operate in Bordeaux. The app shows your price before you confirm and it moves with demand — that quote is the only reliable figure. Pickup is from the designated rideshare area. Availability is generally good, though less so during very early morning or late night hours. **Pre-booked transfers** offer a fixed price with a driver meeting you in the arrivals hall. The price is set when you book and does not move with traffic. Useful for groups, wine country destinations (Saint-Emilion, Médoc), or anyone wanting door-to-door certainty. **Bus Corol 39** links Le Haillan and Pessac via the airport, connecting with Tram A at Haillan Rostand and Tram B at Pessac Alouette. It runs Monday to Friday 6am-8:30pm and Saturdays 7am-8:30pm, every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 off-peak, from the stop at **Gate 7, Terminal B**. Useful for the Mérignac and Pessac business areas rather than for reaching the centre. **Car rental** desks are in the arrivals hall. If you are heading to the wine regions or the coast, a car makes sense. For just the city, parking in Bordeaux centre is expensive and limited. ### Realistic pricing expectations Getting to Bordeaux city centre: - **Tram A:** a standard TBM ticket — see infotbm.com for the current fare - **30'Direct shuttle to Gare Saint-Jean:** **9 EUR** online, **10 EUR** on board, **8 EUR** reduced, under-5s free - **Taxi:** metered. The airport indicates approximately **35 EUR** by day and **45 EUR** at night, "for information only" - **Uber/rideshare:** quoted in the app, moves with demand - **Pre-booked transfer:** fixed at booking For destinations outside Bordeaux — Saint-Émilion, Arcachon, the Médoc — there is no published tariff and no public transport that goes there directly. A taxi runs on the meter over 50-70 km, which is why a pre-booked transfer with a price agreed in advance is usually the better comparison on those routes. Get a quote rather than trusting a range printed on a website. ### Late night arrivals Bordeaux-Merignac handles flights until around midnight, with some seasonal charters arriving later. The tram and the 30'Direct shuttle both stop well before the last flights land — check infotbm.com and 30direct.com for the final departure on your date, because that is what decides whether you have a cheap ride into town. After they finish, you are limited to taxis, rideshares, or pre-booked transfers. Taxis are usually available at the rank for the last flights, but availability can thin out after midnight. If your flight is delayed and you are arriving after midnight, a pre-booked transfer is the safest bet. The arrivals hall stays open for the last arriving flights but closes overnight. There is nowhere comfortable to sleep at this airport. ### Families and luggage The tram works for families and the stop is at the terminal, but at 35 minutes to the centre with a stroller and bags at peak hours it can be a squeeze. Taxis are more practical door-to-door, though they are metered rather than flat-rated, so traffic does affect what you pay. Child seats are not guaranteed in French taxis. By law, children must use appropriate restraints, but enforcement in taxis is loose. If you need a child seat, arrange it through a pre-booked transfer. The airport terminal has baby-changing facilities and is fully accessible. ### Where you meet the driver Taxis line up at the rank directly outside the arrivals exit in both Hall A and Hall B. Follow the taxi signs. Pre-booked transfer drivers wait inside the arrivals hall, usually near the exit with a name sign. The airport is small enough that finding your driver is straightforward. Rideshare pickups are from the designated area in the short-stay car park or the departures drop-off zone. The app will guide you. ### Decision helper **Choose tram line A if** you are on a budget, travelling light, and are not in a rush. It leaves from the terminal every 10 minutes and reaches the centre in about 35. **Choose the 30'Direct shuttle if** you are heading for Gare Saint-Jean or a train connection — 30 minutes, non-stop, 9 EUR online. **Choose a taxi if** you want to get to the city quickly with no booking needed, accepting that the fare is metered. **Choose a pre-booked transfer if** you are heading to a specific wine region, have a lot of luggage, need child seats, or are arriving late at night. **Choose a rideshare if** you want something between bus prices and taxi convenience, and you are comfortable with the app. ## Summary Bordeaux-Merignac is a manageable airport with genuinely good transport options — better than its reputation, because the reputation predates the tram. Line A has run to the terminal since 2023 and reaches the centre in about 35 minutes; the 30'Direct shuttle covers Gare Saint-Jean in 30. Taxis are metered rather than flat-rated, so traffic is your risk, and transfers work well for wine country where nothing else goes directly. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Is there a tram from Bordeaux Airport to the city?** Yes. Tram line A was extended to the airport and has served it since **29 April 2023**, terminating at a stop called *Aéroport*. It reaches place Pey-Berland in the city centre in about 35 minutes, with a tram roughly every 10 minutes, and runs on a standard TBM ticket. Guides that still say Bordeaux has no airport tram are describing the situation before 2023. **Q: How much is a taxi from Bordeaux Airport to the city centre?** Bordeaux Airport indicates approximately EUR 35 to the city centre during the day and EUR 45 at night — but it publishes those "for information only" and notes they vary with traffic. Airport taxis here are metered; there is no regulated flat-rate zone system, whatever other guides tell you. If you want a price fixed in advance, book a transfer. **Q: How long does the bus take from Bordeaux Airport?** Tram line A reaches place Pey-Berland in the city centre in about 35 minutes, with a tram roughly every 10 minutes. The 30'Direct shuttle reaches Gare Saint-Jean in about 30 minutes with no intermediate stops. **Q: Can I take an Uber from Bordeaux Airport?** Yes. Uber operates in Bordeaux, and the app quotes your price before you confirm — it moves with demand, so check it at the moment you book rather than relying on a figure from a guide. Pickup is from the designated rideshare zone. Availability drops during very early or very late hours. **Q: How do I get from Bordeaux Airport to Saint-Emilion?** There is no direct public transport. A taxi runs on the meter over roughly 50 km and takes about 45-60 minutes; a pre-booked transfer covers the same trip at a price agreed in advance, which is generally the safer way to buy it. You can also reach Bordeaux and take a train to Saint-Émilion, but that takes over 2 hours with connections. **Q: Is Bordeaux Airport big or confusing?** No. It has two connected halls (A and B) and is straightforward to navigate. You can walk from one end to the other in about 10 minutes. Everything is signed in French and English. **Q: Do taxis at Bordeaux Airport take credit cards?** Most do, but it is not guaranteed — some drivers still prefer cash. Carry some euros as backup. **Q: When does the tram start and stop running?** Tram A runs at about 10-minute intervals through the day, with reduced frequency early and late. First and last departures shift with the day of the week and the season, so check infotbm.com for your travel date — particularly if you land near midnight, as the tram finishes before the last flights do. **Q: Can I get to Arcachon from Bordeaux Airport?** Not directly by public transport. A taxi runs on the meter over roughly 70 km and takes about an hour; a pre-booked transfer does it at a fixed price. Alternatively, take the 30'Direct shuttle to Gare Saint-Jean (about 30 minutes, 9 EUR online) and then a train to Arcachon (about 50 minutes) — usually the cheapest route by a wide margin. **Q: Is there luggage storage at Bordeaux Airport?** Limited. There is no large-scale luggage storage facility. If you need to store bags, Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean has lockers. Some services in the city centre also offer day storage. ## Arriving late at Bordeaux Airport: what to expect at night **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/bod/late-night Bordeaux-Merignac handles flights until around midnight, with occasional delays pushing arrivals later. If you are landing after 9 PM, your transport options start narrowing. Here is the reality. ## What stops running Tram line A serves the airport (it has since April 2023), and the 30'Direct shuttle runs to Gare Saint-Jean — but both finish for the night well before the last flights land, and frequency thins out in the late evening before they do. Check **infotbm.com** and **30direct.com** for the final departure on your actual date; this is the one detail that decides whether you ride into town for the price of a ticket or pay for a car. Once they stop, public transport is done for the night, and onward tram connections inside the city stop too. ## What still works at night Taxis are your main fallback. The rank outside arrivals usually has cars for the last scheduled flights. However, if several flights land close together or there is a delay, the queue can outstrip supply. After midnight, taxi availability drops significantly. You may need to call Taxis Bordeaux Metropole or use the taxi-booking app. Uber operates at night in Bordeaux, but with fewer drivers. Wait times of 10-20 minutes are common after 11 PM. Surge pricing may apply, though Bordeaux's nighttime demand is low enough that surges are usually mild. The app quotes you before you confirm — that figure is the only one worth planning on. Pre-booked transfers are the most reliable option for late arrivals. The driver is committed to your flight regardless of when it actually lands. If you are delayed by two hours, they adjust, and the price does not change — you agreed it when you booked. ## The airport after hours Bordeaux-Merignac is not designed for overnighting. Once the last flights arrive, the terminal empties out. The cafe and shops close. Seating is limited and not comfortable for sleeping. Security will eventually move you along. If you have a very early morning departure, consider a nearby airport hotel (there are a few within a short drive) rather than trying to sleep in the terminal. ## Pricing at night Taxis here are metered, not flat-rated, and Bordeaux Airport indicates a higher figure at night than by day — roughly **45 EUR** to the centre versus **35 EUR**, published "for information only". The consolation is that at 1 AM the roads are empty, so the meter has less to work with. In practice, availability is the bigger problem at that hour, not price. Uber may add a premium. Pre-booked transfers are the same price day or night. ## If your flight is badly delayed If you know your flight will arrive very late (after midnight), your best options are: book a transfer in advance, pre-arrange a taxi by phone, or check Uber availability as you land. The worst case is arriving at 1 AM with no booking and an empty taxi rank. It happens, and it means waiting 15-30 minutes for a called taxi. Not dangerous, just inconvenient and tiring. Bordeaux is a safe city, and the airport area is not problematic. But there is nothing within walking distance. You need a vehicle to get anywhere useful. ## Taxi vs private transfer from Bordeaux Airport: an honest comparison **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/bod/taxi-vs-transfer Both get you from Bordeaux-Merignac to the city in 20-30 minutes. The real difference is in predictability and what happens when things do not go as planned. ## Taxis at Bordeaux Airport Taxis queue at the rank outside arrivals. Contrary to what many guides say, **Bordeaux airport taxis are metered — there is no regulated flat-rate zone system**. The airport publishes an indication of roughly **35 EUR to the city centre by day and 45 EUR at night**, but explicitly labels it "for information only" and warns it varies with traffic. So the uncertainty that a flat rate would remove is, in fact, still there: on a bad run across the congested rocade, the meter keeps ticking. Drivers are generally professional. Most speak enough English for basic communication, though Bordeaux is not as multilingual as Paris. Most accept cards, but some are reluctant — having cash as backup avoids awkwardness. The main downside: taxi availability can be thin during off-peak hours. If several flights land at once, the queue of passengers can be longer than the queue of taxis. You might wait 10-20 minutes. Late at night, the rank thins out further. ## Pre-booked transfers A pre-booked transfer means a driver is assigned to your flight. They monitor your arrival, wait in the hall with a name sign, and take you directly to your destination. The price is fixed at booking. If your flight is delayed two hours, the driver still waits. If traffic is terrible, the fare does not change — which, given that the taxi alternative here is metered rather than flat-rated, is the substantive difference between the two at this airport. You can request child seats, minivans, or specific vehicle types in advance. Transfers shine for destinations outside the city. If you are heading to Saint-Émilion, Arcachon, or the Médoc wine region, a transfer gives you a confirmed route and price. A taxi to these destinations is possible but the meter simply runs over 50-70 km, and there is no tariff published for those routes that you could check it against. ## How each is priced | Destination | Taxi | Transfer | |-------------|------|----------| | City centre | Metered — airport indicates ~35 EUR day / ~45 EUR night | Fixed at booking | | Gare Saint-Jean | Metered (or take the 30'Direct shuttle, 9 EUR online) | Fixed at booking | | Saint-Émilion | Metered over ~50 km | Fixed at booking | | Arcachon | Metered over ~70 km | Fixed at booking | We have replaced the fare ranges that used to fill this table. They implied a precision that does not exist at an airport where the taxi runs on a meter and the transfer is quoted per booking — the honest answers are "watch the meter" and "read your quote". ## When to pick which Take a taxi if you are heading to central Bordeaux, arriving during normal hours, and travelling light. The ride is short enough that there is little to go wrong — but remember the meter is running, so "short" depends on the traffic. If you are only going to Gare Saint-Jean, the 30'Direct shuttle does it in 30 minutes for 9 EUR online. Book a transfer if you are heading outside the city, need a child seat, have heavy luggage, are arriving late at night, or simply want someone standing there with your name when you walk out. The premium over a taxi is small, and the peace of mind is worth it for many travellers. One thing both share: neither will help you avoid Bordeaux traffic during rush hours (8-9 AM, 5-7 PM). The rocade (ring road) gets congested, and the route from the airport crosses it. Allow extra time during these windows regardless of your transport choice — and note that with a taxi you pay for that delay, while with a transfer you do not. If the rocade is the problem, tram line A sidesteps it entirely on its own tracks, reaching the centre in about 35 minutes whatever the traffic is doing. ## Getting from Bordeaux Airport to the city with kids and family **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/bod/family-and-kids Bordeaux-Merignac is a mid-sized airport that does not overwhelm families. It is manageable, well-signed, and the journey into the city is short. Here is what matters when you are travelling with children. ## Inside the terminal The airport has two halls connected by a walkway. Neither is large. Baggage claim is close to the gates, and the exits are clearly marked. Free luggage trolleys help if you are juggling bags and children. There are baby-changing facilities in the restrooms. No dedicated kids' play area, but the terminal is small enough that you will not be stuck inside for long. ## Transport options for families Tram line A leaves from the terminal every 10 minutes and reaches the city centre in about 35 minutes, on a standard TBM ticket (check infotbm.com for the current fare). It works for families with older children and moderate luggage. But with a stroller, car seat, and multiple bags, boarding a tram that may already have standing passengers is stressful, and there is no dedicated luggage space. If you are heading for Gare Saint-Jean, the 30'Direct shuttle takes about 30 minutes and **children under 5 travel free** (9 EUR online for adults, 10 EUR on board). Taxis are convenient door-to-door, though they are metered rather than flat-rated — the airport indicates roughly 35 EUR to the centre by day and 45 EUR at night, "for information only". The bigger problem is child seats. French law requires children to use appropriate restraints, but taxis rarely carry them. Drivers may allow you to hold a small child, but this is technically not legal and not safe. If your child is old enough for a booster (roughly age 4-5 and up), you can bring a portable booster, but for younger children, taxis are not ideal. A pre-booked transfer solves the child seat issue. You specify what you need at booking, and the driver arrives with it installed. This is the only reliable way to have a rear-facing infant seat or an appropriate toddler seat waiting for you at Bordeaux Airport. Sedans and minivans are both available, priced per vehicle and fixed when you book. ## Child seat rules in France French law requires children under 10 to use an appropriate child restraint in vehicles, unless in a taxi (where the rule is relaxed for children over 3 who can use a seatbelt). In practice, this means toddlers and infants should always have a proper seat. Do not rely on taxis for this. Either bring your own portable seat or book a transfer with one included. ## Heading to the coast or wine country Many families arriving in Bordeaux are heading to Arcachon, Cap Ferret, or the Dune du Pilat. These destinations are 50-70 km from the airport. Public transport to Arcachon means the 30'Direct shuttle to Gare Saint-Jean (about 30 minutes, under-5s free) and then a train of roughly 50 minutes — cheap and quite doable, though tiring with small children and luggage. A direct transfer gets you there in about an hour without connections, at a price fixed when you book. ## Practical tips Bring snacks. The airport cafe is limited and prices are high. The bus journey is long enough that hungry children will let you know about it. If you are renting a car, book the child seat with the rental. Availability is not always guaranteed during peak summer season, so confirm in advance. The most stress-free approach for families: book a transfer with child seats, walk out of the terminal, and go directly to your accommodation. Bordeaux is a family-friendly city, and getting there should not be the hard part. ## How much does it cost to get from Bordeaux Airport to the city? **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/bod/cost-to-city Bordeaux-Merignac Airport is about 12 km from the city centre. Before any numbers, the single most important correction: **the tram goes to the airport**. Line A was extended and opened on **29 April 2023**, terminating at a stop called *Aéroport*. Any cost guide built around "there is no tram, so take the bus" — and there are a lot of them — is pricing the wrong city. ## Tram line A The cheapest way into Bordeaux. Line A leaves from the terminal, runs **every 10 minutes**, and reaches **place Pey-Berland in the city centre in about 35 minutes** (Bordeaux Métropole's own figure). It runs on a standard TBM ticket, bought from the machines in front of the terminal, at any tram stop, or in the app. We are not printing a ticket price. We could not confirm the current TBM fare from TBM itself, and it has changed more than once in recent years — so check **infotbm.com** rather than trusting a number in a guide. What we can tell you structurally: a TBM ticket covers transfers within the network for a set window, so one fare should normally carry you to your final stop rather than just to the tram terminus. ## 30'Direct shuttle to Gare Saint-Jean The fast link to the train station, and the one option here with a fare we can state precisely. It runs **airport to Gare Saint-Jean in about 30 minutes, non-stop**, every day including public holidays. The operator's tariff, in force since **31 March 2025**: - **On board:** 10 EUR - **Online e-ticket:** 9 EUR (full) / 8 EUR (reduced) - **Online return:** 16,20 EUR (full) / 14,40 EUR (reduced) - **Children under 5:** free If you are connecting to a TGV, this usually beats the tram on time and hassle. ## Uber and rideshares Uber is active in Bordeaux and often cheaper than a taxi. The app shows your price before you confirm and it moves with demand — surge applies at peak hours and when it rains, which in Bordeaux is not rare. The number in the app is the only real one; we are not going to invent a range for a price that is set by an algorithm. ## Taxi Here is where most guides — including the previous version of this one — get Bordeaux wrong. **Airport taxis are metered. There is no regulated flat-rate zone system.** What the airport does publish is an indication: approximately **35 EUR to the city centre during the day** and approximately **45 EUR at night**, with the explicit caveat that prices are "given for information only" and "may vary depending on traffic". That is a useful order of magnitude and nothing more. If your flight lands into the evening rush and the rocade is jammed, the meter keeps running. If you want a number that cannot move, you need a fixed-price booking, not a taxi. ## Pre-booked private transfer The price is locked when you book — for a sedan or a minivan, to the city or to the vineyards. It buys you a named driver, flight tracking, and no negotiation at the rank. For wine country (Saint-Émilion, the Médoc, Arcachon, Bergerac) there is no published tariff and no direct public transport, so a quote in advance is the only way to know the cost before you are committed. Get one rather than budgeting from a range on a website. ## Cost comparison summary | Option | Price | Time | Best for | |--------|-------|------|----------| | Tram line A | Standard TBM ticket — see infotbm.com | ~35 min to Pey-Berland | Budget travellers | | 30'Direct shuttle | **9 EUR online / 10 EUR on board** | ~30 min to Gare Saint-Jean | Train connections | | Uber | Quoted in app, moves with demand | 20-30 min | Mid-range, app users | | Taxi | Metered — airport indicates ~35 EUR day / ~45 EUR night | 20-30 min | Quick, no app needed | | Pre-booked transfer | Fixed at booking | 20-30 min | Families, groups, wine regions | ## Hidden costs to watch for A TBM ticket includes transfers within the network for a set window, so a single fare should cover tram-plus-connection to your final stop — check the current terms with TBM. Taxis are metered, so traffic is genuinely your financial risk here, not just an inconvenience. Rideshare prices fluctuate with demand. If you are arriving during a major event (Vinexpo, the Bordeaux wine festival), expect all road-based transport to take longer and rideshare prices to spike — which is exactly when a tram running every 10 minutes on its own right of way stops looking like the budget option and starts looking like the smart one. ## Published Guide Pages - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/bod - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/bod/late-night - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/bod/taxi-vs-transfer - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/bod/family-and-kids - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/bod/cost-to-city ## Booking and Support Search: https://www.airporttransferportal.com/search?airport=BOD Airport Transfer Portal is a marketplace; local operators fulfil the transfer. Availability depends on the route, travel date and eligible operator. Phone: +44 20 4538 9927 — UK office hours (London local time). 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