France: Bordeaux

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Bordeaux Rest of France

Airport in French is: Aéroport

Bordeaux - Merignac (BOD):

Location: 9km/6 Miles W of the City center.
Website: Bordeaux Airport
Airport Map: Click here.
By Taxi: Taxis are always available at the airport. Companies serving the airport include Taxis Télé (0)5 56 96 00 34, Taxis 33 (0)5 56 74 95 06 and Euro Taxis (0)5 56 32 80 46. Cost ~€45/20-25 mins.

By Bus:
Jet'Bus Navette Aéroport to the city centre:	Route: Airport (exit 7) - Barrière Judaïque (Avenue de la République) - Gambetta Place - Tourist information/Allées d'Orléans - Richelieu Pier - Railway Station St Jean. Timings: Buses leave the airport every 45 mins 0745-2245: 0745, 0830, 0915, 1000, 1045, 1130, 1215, 1300, 1345, 1430, 1515, 1600, 1645, 1730, 1815, 1900, 1945, 2030, 2115, 2200 & 2245. They leave the Gare St Jean Railway Station for the airport every 45 mins 0645-2145: 0645, 0730, 0815, 0900, 0945, 1030, 1115, 1200, 1245, 1330, 1415, 1500, 1545, 1630, 1715, 1800, 1845, 1930, 2015, 2100 & 2145. Cost: €6.50/30-45 mins. Return ticket €11. Reduced rates are available for: Young people under 26; Senior citizens (60+); Familles of 3 or more & Groups of 5 or more. Contact: tel (0)5 56 34 50 50.
Bus #49 to Merignac:	Take Bus #49 from under the vehicle ramp to the left of the terminal building to Lycee Merignac. It takes 15 mins, and buses run every 20 mins on weekdays and every 45 mins at weekends. On arrival at the Lycee, cross the tracks to catch the tram (direction Lormont or Floirac) to Bordeaux city centre (it seems to be going back the way you came but not for long). Trams take 25 mins, and run every 10 mins or more frequently. Cost is €1.30, payable to bus driver (they give change). Tickets are valid for one hour and the same ticket is used on the tram and the bus.

By Bus:

Jet'Bus Navette Aéroport to the city centre:

Route: Airport (exit 7) - Barrière Judaïque (Avenue de la République) - Gambetta Place - Tourist information/Allées d'Orléans - Richelieu Pier - Railway Station St Jean.
Timings: Buses leave the airport every 45 mins 0745-2245: 0745, 0830, 0915, 1000, 1045, 1130, 1215, 1300, 1345, 1430, 1515, 1600, 1645, 1730, 1815, 1900, 1945, 2030, 2115, 2200 & 2245. They leave the Gare St Jean Railway Station for the airport every 45 mins 0645-2145: 0645, 0730, 0815, 0900, 0945, 1030, 1115, 1200, 1245, 1330, 1415, 1500, 1545, 1630, 1715, 1800, 1845, 1930, 2015, 2100 & 2145.
Cost: €6.50/30-45 mins. Return ticket €11. Reduced rates are available for: Young people under 26; Senior citizens (60+); Familles of 3 or more & Groups of 5 or more.
Contact: tel (0)5 56 34 50 50.

Bus #49 to Merignac:

Take Bus #49 from under the vehicle ramp to the left of the terminal building to Lycee Merignac. It takes 15 mins, and buses run every 20 mins on weekdays and every 45 mins at weekends. On arrival at the Lycee, cross the tracks to catch the tram (direction Lormont or Floirac) to Bordeaux city centre (it seems to be going back the way you came but not for long). Trams take 25 mins, and run every 10 mins or more frequently. Cost is €1.30, payable to bus driver (they give change). Tickets are valid for one hour and the same ticket is used on the tram and the bus.

By Shuttle Van:
PJM Travel Solutions:	PJM Travel Solutions run a transfer service at this airport using a brand new 12 seater Ford Transit Minibus.

Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers:	Ada, AVIS, Budget, National/Citer, EUROPCAR, HERTZ, eSixT & Euro Rent.

Airport Website: www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr.
Airport Tel No: +33 5 56 34 50 00.
Updated Oct10 ADV. Visited Airport

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