We ill be flying into Orly Airport late May and, from there plane to go directly to Bordeaux either by plane or train. Im wondering which mode of transportation is least hassle.
Posted by
Portland, Maine
2916 posts
Check the airfare and schedule for flights and see how it compares to the train. The train from Paris (Gare Montparnasse) to Bordeaux takes only 2 hours. It's still 2 months before the date, so maybe there are still some good train fares left. I've gone from Paris to Bordeaux by train, and never even looked into the possibility of flying.
Posted by
OP
23 posts
Thanks Robert,
Flight is around $100 round trip and about 1 hour flying time. I'm concerned about getting to the plane one time once I arrive from the states. How was the train ride?
Posted by
Pleasant Hill, CA, USA
473 posts
We traveled from Bordeaux to Paris last summer and it was quick and easy. City center to city center. Buy tickets early for best price. We use Trainline. Very friendly app and website. We were able to buy first class for only a little more than 2nd class.
Posted by
Portland, Maine
2916 posts
That's a very good fare Hulal. I assume it's nonrefundable, so you lose out if you miss the flight. That will also be an issue if you get a low rail fare. As for the train trip, I always enjoy train rides.