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BOD

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport

Bordeaux, France

Where to start
Uber / Tram

Gateway to the Bordeaux wine region. The Liane 1 express bus and tram connections reach the city. Uber is well-available in Bordeaux.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Convenient direct ride to Bordeaux city and vineyards

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteGround transport area outside arrivals.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Liane 1 Express Bus

transit

Budget connection to Bordeaux centre and tram network

AvailabilityRuns regularly during the day
Pickup NoteBus stop outside arrivals. Tickets from the driver. ~35–45 min to city centre.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

Direct door-to-door service

AvailabilityAvailable 24/7
Pickup NoteTaxi rank outside arrivals. Metered fares.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Bordeaux — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber pickup outside arrivals at the ground transport area.

Taxi

Licensed taxis at the taxi rank outside arrivals.

Shuttle

Airport shuttle bus (Liane 1) to Bordeaux city centre (~45 min to Place Gambetta via bus/tram).

Transit

Liane 1 express bus to Bordeaux Mériadeck (~35 min), connecting to the tram network.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • The tram system in Bordeaux is excellent — connect from the bus at Bordeaux Mériadeck.
  • Bordeaux is the gateway to the Atlantic surf coast — Lacanau and Hossegor are 1–2 hours west.
  • Liane 1+ bus runs between BOD and central Bordeaux in ~30 minutes — far more affordable than a taxi.
  • Uber and Bolt work at BOD — pickup at the designated zone outside arrivals.
  • French taxi drivers at BOD expect 5-10% rounded up in cash; Uber and FreeNow tip is in-app and optional.