All you need to know about public transport in Bordeaux
Bordeaux has the largest pedestrian area in France. So it's very easy to explore the city on foot, but you can also use public transport, an alternative to the car that's flexible, low-carbon and low-stress. With us, discovery rhymes with soft mobility, whether it's to reach the other bank of the Garonne, the chateaux of the urban vineyards or the hiking trails. Find out how to get around by public transport in Bordeaux on the TBM network.
How to buy your ticket and what are the prices?
You can buy a TBM transport ticket:
- At the ticket machines in the tramway stations.
- On board buses: 1 or 2-trip ticket. Please note that payment by credit card is only possible on Lianes 1 and 9.
- In one of the five TBM agencies.
- On the online shop.
- On the TBM App (available on (IOSand Android)
Each ticket allows you to travel for one hour on the network, with one or more journeys. The prices:
- 1 trip: €1.90 (bought on the bus: €2.10).
- 2 trips: €3.30 (bought on the bus: €3.60).
- 10 trips: €15
For maximum peace of mind during your stay, choose the Bordeaux City Pass. It gives you unlimited travel for 24hrs, 48hrs or 72hrs and includes admission to many of the city's museums and monuments.
What neighborhoods are covered?
With 4 lines, 139 stations and 82 km of track, Bordeaux's tramway network is the most extensive in France outside the Paris region. More than 70 bus lines complete this offer for a complete service. The metropolis is yours for the taking!
Calculate your route on the dynamic network map.
How to discover Bordeaux's surroundings by tram and bus?
the vineyards
No need to leave the Bordeaux metropolis to visit prestigious wine estates! For example, you can reach these Châteaux by public transport:
Château Pape Clément, Pessac :
- Bus Line 24 stop "Pont de l'Orient".
- Bus Line 1 stop "Le Monteil (Cité Le Corbusier)", then 10 minutes on foot.
Château du Taillan, Le Taillan-Médoc:
- Bus Line 2 stop "La Pargaud", then 10 minutes on foot.
Château Luchey-Halde, Mérignac:
- Tram Line A stop "Fontaine d'Arlac", then 10 minutes on foot.
- Bus Line 42 stop "Avenue Gambetta", Line 23 stop "Maréchal Joffre" or "Avenue Gambetta" or Lines 35 and 48 stop "Brémontier".
Château Saint-Ahon, Blanquefort :
Tram Line C stop "Gare de Blanquefort" then Bus Line 38 stop "Terrefort", then, 5 minutes on foot.
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A green bath at the gateway to bordeaux
Many of the metropolis' green lungs are accessible by bus or tram.
For example, you can discover the forêt du Bourgailh in Pessac. There are numerous sports facilities and children's playgrounds.
- Bus Line 1 stop "Forêt du Bourgail", then 5 minutes on foot.
The réserve écologique des barails, in Bordeaux, is the city's largest green space with 156 hectares of meadows, woods, wetlands and plant collections.
- Tram Line C stop "Parc des Expositions - Stade Atlantique", then 20 minutes on foot.
- Tram Line B stop "Brandenburg" then bus Line 76 stop "Antennes Sportives", then 20 minutes on foot.
The national nature reserve of the Bruges marshes, in Bruges, covers 265 ha. It offers a great diversity of landscapes, ranging from wet meadows to bocages and ponds.
- Tram Line C stop "Frankton", then, 15 minutes on foot.
The GR Métropolitain, a 160 km marked hiking trail, links the main natural areas and urban parks. It is easily accessible by public transport.
How to get to Bordeaux airport and train station by public transport?
Line A of the tramway takes you directly to the Bordeaux-Mérignac airport, from the city center, in around 45 minutes.
These bus lines serve the station Saint-Jean:
- Express bus Line G from downtown
- Line 6
- Line 20
- Line 9
The journey between the station Saint-Jean and the airport takes around 1 h, by bus and tram.
What's the best way to reach the Stade Atlantique and Arkea Arena by public transport?
The grand stade in Bordeaux is accessible by tram Line C stop "Parc des Expositions - Stade Atlantique".
If you're going to see a show at the Arkea Arena in Floirac, take Bus Lines 6, 16 or 25 to the "Arena" stop.
What are the other modes of transport?
LE BATO: from one bank to the other
LE BATO is an environmentally-friendly river shuttle that runs on a hybrid drive between electric batteries and diesel generators. Three connections enable you to cross the river between Bordeaux, Bègles and Lormont.
It is accessible with all TBM transport passes, tickets and season tickets. You can also buy tickets on board.
LE VELO: exploring the metropolis in the saddle
The little queen is a practical, enjoyable and environmentally-friendly way to discover Bordeaux and the surrounding area. TBM provides more than 2,000 classic or electric self-service bicycles, available every day, 24 h/24, at more than 180 stations.
Anyone over 15 years old can use the Le Vélo service without a subscription by visiting a station terminal, on the app (IOS and Android).
Rates : €1 to unhook a classic bike / €2 to unhook an electric bike
Each time you unhook, you'll get 30 free minutes and then be charged €0.10 per minute.
An annual subscription costs €30 for a classic bike and €75 for an electric bike (free for TBM subscribers).
Park-and-RIDE: maximum flexibility
If you have a car, you can park it for a few hours or several days in one of the 28 Park-and-Ride facilities in the metropolis. This allows you to easily continue your journey by public transport in Bordeaux.
To access them, you need to hold a 1-day, 7-day, evening pass or park-and-ride ticket. Admission is free for TBM subscribers.
Does public transport in Bordeaux operate at night?
The 4 tram lines, 12 bus Lianes and Bus Line 26 run until around midnight from Sunday to Wednesday, and 1 h 15 from Thursday to Saturday. You can take the other bus lines until around 11 pm.
To enjoy Bordeaux's nightlife without looking at your watch, use the TBNight. This bus links the Bassins à flot district to Gradignan, passing through the city center and the Talence campus. TBNight runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and public holiday eves from 1 h 30 to 5 h 30, with a run every 30 minutes.
You can also call on flex'NIGHT, the on-demand night transport service.
Can you take a bike or scooter on public transport?
You can take your folded bike on the tram and bus. If it is not folded, it is forbidden on the bus, but allowed on the streetcar outside peak times.
Scooters are only allowed in folded condition.
Bikes and scooters are allowed on the BATO, with a limit of six bikes per crossing.
Do people with reduced mobility have access to public transport?
The TBM network (Tram, Bus, Bat3) is designed to facilitate travel for people with reduced mobility and all those who need easier access.
Tramway
Tramway platforms are at the same level as the floor of the trains, making it easy for people in wheelchairs, baby carriages or anyone with mobility difficulties to get on and off. TBM agents are present on the network to provide information and accompany you if necessary.
Pedotactile strips are installed to guide the visually impaired. Ticket vending machines have a text-to-speech function. Assistance dogs are accepted throughout the network, provided they wear a harness.
Buses
All TBM buses are equipped with one or two wheelchair spaces. At stops marked as "accessible", kerb height and space are adapted to allow easy boarding and alighting thanks to an access ramp.
BATO
On the BATO (river shuttle), seats at the front of the boat are specially reserved for people with reduced mobility.
