Guide to Bordeaux for Rugby World Cup 2023
 
How to best experience Bordeaux
Destination Guide
How to best experience Bordeaux
Hub of the famed wine-growing region

What to do in Bordeaux

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Dining and Drinking in Bordeaux

How to get to Bordeaux

Helpful Links

- Hourly airport transfer service (30 minute journey).
https://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en/access-transport/direct-shuttle-airport-train-station
- French rail service (TGV)
https://en.oui.sncf/en/train-ticket
- Use Rome2Rio or Moovit apps for metro/tram schedules

Airport

- Distance from Bordeaux Airport to the centre of Bordeaux is around 13K or 30 minutes.
- The airport shuttle runs directly from the airport to the main Bordeaux train station.
- Taxis are available outside the terminal.
- Direct flights are available from Dublin, Manchester, London, Liverpool, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast.
- If you're travelling from within France, we recommend using the regional train service (TGV).

Weather

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Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux AKA Matmut Atlantique

How to get to Matmut Atlantique

By Tram

Regular trams run from the centre of Bordeaux (Quinconces) to Parc des Expositions (closest to stadium)
25 minute journey, 8km distance (every 10 mins)
Tram operates until early morning - 1am

By Taxi

Uber and local taxi services are available and widespread

By Bus

A regular service runs from the city centre which ends at 9pm. After this a nightly service takes over until midnight.

By Shuttle

This is very likely to be a stadium shuttle. Will update when we know more.

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