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Popular Airport

Bordeaux Saint Jean Railway Station

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

2102 Km

Transportation to Airport from Bucharest City Center

Aurel Vlaicu Intl. Airport

You can choose from taxi, bus, trolleybus, and tramway options to reach Aurel Vlaicu Airport from the city centers, as well as you can rent a car to get to the airport. In addition, you can also prefer to reach the airport by your own car using the highway.

Taxi

Taxis are frequently preferred for transportation to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can get a taxi anywhere in the capital city and reach the airport easily. It would be useful to talk about the taxi fare before boarding the taxi, just as in the Balkan countries in general. Taking a taxi is the best option for those who prefer comfort and fast transportation.

Bus

There are bus services to Aurel Vlaicu Airport from five different parts of the city. It is possible to reach the airport safely by the buses you can get from these regions. Transportation to the airport by bus is provided by the buses running on the lines 131, 335, 148, 112 and 301.

Trolleybus

Trolleybuses, which are a different kind of buses, are another option to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. It is possible to reach the airport from anywhere in the city thanks to the trolleybuses running on wire system. Just like buses, trolleybuses are also one of the economical transportation options.

Tramway

There are two tramway lines you can prefer to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can get to the airport by the tramway line 5 after 10 stations. If you take the express tram line 783, you can reach the airport more quickly after only 6 stations.

Rent a car

Renting a car may be the most comfortable option you can prefer to get to Aurel Vlaicu Airport. You can rent a car with a driver, or you can rent it and drive yourself. You can get to the airport by renting a car from the car rental offices in the city center.

Airport Information

Domestic and international flights are arranged at Aurel Vlaciu Airport, the second largest and important airport in Bucharest. Aurel Vlaciu Airport, which is the second major airport after Henri Coanda Airport, has a few terminal buildings. In addition to lost property office, internet access, and car rental offices, the airport offers a duty-free store where you can do shopping and a cafeteria where you can meet your eating and drinking needs.


Henri Coanda Intl. Airport

Buses and taxis, as well as trains can be used to reach Henri Coanda Airport, which is about 20 kilometers from the city center. You can also choose to rent a car, use the shuttle services of the hotels, or drive with a private car thanks to the parking areas at the airport.

Taxi

It is possible to reach Henri Coanda Airport comfortably with the taxis you can find from all the taxi stations in the city. Although taxis are more expensive than other transportation options, they can be preferred by passengers due to the fast, comfortable and safe journey they offer.

Bus

Buses can be used as a more economical option for transportation to the airport. To get to Henri Coanda Airport you can take advantage of the bus stops located in different parts of the city. Although it is a more economical option, it would take you longer to get to the airport with the buses.  We suggest that passengers who want to use the buses take this into consideration.

Train

It is possible to reach Henri Coanda Airport with trains which are preferred because it is a both fast and economical means of transportation. Although trains are faster than buses, it is not possible to get on the train from all parts of the city. Train stations are in the center of the city and passengers who want to go to the airport by train must first reach the city center.

Transfer Vehicle

Using a transfer vehicle to reach the airport might be safer than other options. Transfer vehicles are safer and financially more economical for those passengers who do not how to go to the airport. Among the hotels that provide a shuttle service to Henri Coanda Airport in the city are Angelo Airport Hotel, Howard Johnson Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Phoenica Grand Hotel and Golden Tulip Hotels.

Car Rental

Another option to go to Henri Coanda Airport is to rent a car. You can quickly get to the airport by renting a car from the car rental companies in the city center. You can rent a car with a driver or drive yourself to the airport in a pleasant way. Among the car rental companies you can choose from in the city are Avis, Autonom, Boca, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Touring.

Airport Information

Domestic and international flights are operated from Henri Coanda Airport, Bucharest's largest airport. Henri Coanda Airport, an important transportation hub for the city of Bucharest, has more than one terminal building for domestic and international flights. At Henri Coanda Airport, where you can meet your basic needs before and after the flight, there is also a hotel for accommodation needs.

There are pharmacies, post offices, bank ATMs, internet, lost property office, hairdresser, meeting room and car rental offices, as well as stores where you can shop and restaurants at the airport.

Stores where you can shop are Press One, Best Value Express, Art & Craft Express, Romanian Wines, Tobacco and Accessories, Best Value Plazza, Beluga, Best Value Last Minute, Art & Craft Last Minute, Flower Shop, Relay and Billa.

Among the places where you can eat or drink something are Espression, Brioche Doree, Route 96, Gloria Jean's, Espressamente, Refuel, Haagen Dazs, Momenti Peroni, Burger King, La Sarmale, Trattoria Buongiorno, City Cafe and Segafredo.

Transportation to Bordeaux City Center from Airport

Bordeaux Saint Jean Airport

Bordeaux is a port city famous for its world famous wines obtained from countless vineyards scattered around the small city center and from the fine grapes of these vineyards. The region of the city, located in the south-west of France, is the busiest area for ship trade.

Bordeaux University, which has a very large campus and more than 70 thousand students, is not only one of the biggest universities in France but also the whole of Europe. With its wines, port, educational life and the historic city center, Bordeaux is an interesting place. The most beautiful and practical way of exploring the city center of this beautiful port city is to walk. You can walk around Bordeaux, which is quite small and flat geographically.

Although the city center is small, those who want to see the vineyards surrounding the city, to become guests and to taste the delicious wines, are generally looking to rent a car. However, there are many tour companies that you can see in the city center or your hotel can recommend you, which organize tours to the vineyards. Cycling trips are another enjoyable way of exploring this city. The city has a highly developed bicycle rental system and special bicycle routes.

You can rent your bicycle from 50 different points in the city thanks to self-service bicycle stations established by a private company. There is a kiosk machine on the stations and payments are made by credit card. Moreover, you can rent your bicycle for a few days as well as for a few hours at a very reasonable price. You can then end the rental period by delivering the bicycle to any of these 50 stations.

This transportation method is very popular and convenient thanks to the roads reserved for bicycles in the city which is a fairly flat land. You can also visit Bordeaux with skateboards easily thanks to the flat roads. A lot of people from the local community, both young and old, are using skateboards in their daily lives. You can take your skateboard with you, or take a skateboard from Bordeaux as a souvenir and explore the city in a fun way.

Bordeaux public transport is operated by a company called BTC. Tram and bus lines are public transport networks that you can use within the city.

You can buy your ticket by cash or credit card at the bus and tram stops, as well as from the driver when you arrive at the bus stop. You must validate your ticket on the machines in the buses and trams. Trams are available between 05:00 and 00:30 and there are 3 lines in total. Bordeaux generally has a highly developed transportation system. There are also numerous and very convenient transportation alternatives for transport from the airport to the city center.

The airport, 12 kilometers from the city center, is accessible in 30 to 50 minutes.

Bus

At the airport you can get your ticket with cash or credit card at the ticket office located in the hall B. You can easily get to the city center in about 50 minutes by taking the number 1 bus line departing from just in front of the airport departure. This bus also stops at the train station in the city center.

Jet’Bus

You can save up to 20 minutes with Jet'Bus, which offers express shuttle service, by paying a little more compared to the bus ticket.

The journey with Jet'Bus takes 30 minutes and leaves its passengers at the train station in the city center. For adults the price of the ticket is 7.20 euro, while the discount ticket is 6.20 euro. If you are going to use this transportation tool, you can buy a return ticket. In this case you need to pay 12.30 euro for adults and 10.30 euro for discounted tickets. Jet'Bus departs from airport, in front of exit 11, and serves between 08:00 and 23:00.

Private Transfer Shuttle

With the city center transfer shuttle offered by 14 different private companies located at the airport, you can experience a very comfortable transportation with vehicles of different sizes.

Taxi

There are 9 different taxi companies at the airport. Transportation to the city center costs 16 euro on average. There might be an extra charge per a piece of baggage.

Car Rental

By agreeing with one of the many car rental companies located at the airport, you can reach the city center comfortably. Bordeaux city center is small and suitable for walking or biking, but for those who want to visit vineyards and wine houses scattered around the vast area, car rental is a very popular alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

If you want to be picked up in front of the baggage claim area and arrive at your hotel door smoothly, you can ask for a shuttle service from your hotel. For this convenient transportation option, you should inform your hotel in advance, negotiate the price and make a reservation.

Hello Shuttle

If you want to experience the ease and convenience of the airport service provided by hotels, but your hotel does not provide this service, you can benefit from the Hello Shuttle which provides a door-to-door service. These shuttle services are organized upon your needs and you only get the service when you want to take advantage of it.

Motorcycle Taxi

This transportation service, which is not yet spread throughout the world, is a privilege of Bordeaux Airport. You will be impressed by this service whether you are a motorcycle enthusiast or you just who wants to experience this without a big baggage, which would start at € 29.

You can easily and quickly reach the city center with touring style motorcycles, which have a very impressive look and are extremely comfortable. Equipment is provided by motorcycle taxi firm.


Merignac Airport

There are a great variety of transportation alternatives for passengers travelling to the city center from the Merignac Airport. Taxis and shuttle buses are preferred by many passengers while buses are used by passengers who want to go the city center by public transportation vehicles. Passengers can hire private vehicles for the handicapped as well as normal automobiles from any car rental company. Motorcycles, which have a special place in Bordeaux city culture, are also among the transportation alternatives to the city center.

Taxi

At Merignac Airport, taxis belonging to Aero, Alliance, Allo Bordeaux, Aquitaine, Girondins and Tele companies are waiting for passengers 24/7. In Bordeaux, taxi passengers are requested to pay for the bridge or highway fees. You may also have to pay more in the morning and evening hours because the taximeters apply extra charges when waiting during lights and traffic jams.

Bus

Buses offering service on Line 1, which you can access from the bus stops located in front of the terminal building, carry passengers to the city center from 04:55 am to 01:25 am. You should follow the Palais de Justice stop to get off at the city center with the buses you can get on by buying ticket from ticket-windows and automats in the terminal. The buses, which offer service every half an hour in the morning and evening hours, have services every 15 minutes during the rest of the time. In addition, passengers getting off at the last stop, Victoire, can go to different parts of the city by train.

Shuttle Bus

The shuttle buses, which offer a faster transportation than the municipality buses, also departs from the terminal building. The travel to the train station in the city center with the buses belonging to Navette Shuttle does not exceed half an hour. The shuttle buses, which offer service during the entire week, depart every day from 08:45 am to 20:40 pm every half an hour. Shuttle buses, which have fewer services on weekends, start offering service at 08:45 am on Saturdays and 09:45 am on Sundays. Shuttle buses don’t run after 18:55 pm on weekends. You have to make payment in cash if you want to use these buses.

Motorcycle

Passengers who don’t have large baggage and don’t want to get lost in the crowded Bordeaux traffic can opt for chauffeur driven motorcycles as an alternative means of transportation. Passenger can get in contact with Tramoto, Trans'moto Cub and Moto Transport Arcachon throught the internet or by calling 24 hours in advance and rent a motorcycle with a licensed driver. In this way, they can get to all parts of the city in a very short time. You can get on the motorcycles rented from the motorcycle park located just on the right of the taxi stops.

Private Service

The vehicles that are specially designed for the handicapped having limited transportation alternatives are very convenient for them to reach the city center from the airport. Ages D'or, Alipes, Mobibus, Munier, Transadapt, Transmobils and Chti rental companies are accepting reservations online or by phone. The handicapped can rent a private car from these companies and go to the city center in a short time.

Car Rental

Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly, Goldcar, Interrent, Sixt and Hertz offering service for 24 hours in the offices located downstairs of the terminal building welcome passengers who want to rent a car for a comfortable transportation to the city center.

Weather in Bordeaux

DayMin - Max
SaturdayMin 7ºC - Max 14ºC
SundayMin 9ºC - Max 13ºC
MondayMin 4ºC - Max 10ºC
TuesdayMin 7ºC - Max 12ºC
WednesdayMin 9ºC - Max 13ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

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