Bordeaux Tram Guide 2025/2026
Routes, Pricing & Tourist Tips
Current Ticket Prices (Late 2025/2026)
Prices were updated in September 2025. Tickets are valid for 1 hour of unlimited transfers across trams, buses, and the Bat3 ferry.
€1.90
€15.70
€5.00
€17.50
Note: Buying a ticket from a bus driver costs €2.10. Always use the machines or the TBM app to save.
The 6 Tram Lines
- A Airport ↔ City Center: The direct link from Mérignac Airport to Hôtel de Ville.
- B The Sightseeing Line: Runs along the river quays to Cité du Vin and through the historic center.
- C Train Station (Gare St-Jean): The main line connecting the station to Place de la Bourse and the Stadium.
- D North-West Link: Connects the city center to the Eysines and Le Bouscat districts.
- E New Connection: Strengthens access between the northern quays (Chartrons) and southern shopping districts.
- F New Express: Provides a direct link between Gare Saint-Jean and the City Center/Airport corridor.
How to Validate
Crucial: You must scan your ticket or phone every time you board, even when changing lines. Ticket inspectors are common, and “forgetting” to validate a valid pass can still result in a heavy fine.
Don’t Get Lost: Official 2026 Maps
Bordeaux’s tram network is vast. Keep a copy of the map on your phone for easy navigation.
Local Secrets: The Best “Scenic” Rides
For the price of a standard €1.90 ticket, you can enjoy some of the best views in Bordeaux. Here are our top two picks:
Ride between Quinconces and Cité du Vin. The tram runs directly alongside the Garonne, offering a front-row seat to the 18th-century “Port of the Moon” architecture. It’s magical at dusk!
Traveling between Porte de Bourgogne and Stalingrad takes you across the Pont de Pierre. It’s the oldest bridge in the city, and the view of the skyline spires from the middle of the river is unmatched.
Dine by the Line: Top Tram-Side Eats
The best local spots within 5 minutes of a stop
Le Bouillon Saint-Jean €
A beautiful, historic “Bouillon” serving classic French comfort food (steak frites, snails, profiteroles) at incredibly low prices. Perfect for a first or last meal in the city.
Le Gabriel €€€
For a splash-out meal with the best view of the Water Mirror. It offers a bistro on the ground floor and a Michelin-starred experience upstairs.
Les Halles de Bacalan €€
An upscale indoor food market directly opposite the wine museum. Grab fresh oysters, Spanish tapas, or local cheeses and sit at the communal wooden tables.
Le Bar à Vin €
Not a full restaurant, but an essential stop for wine lovers. Run by the Bordeaux Wine Council, it offers high-end local wines by the glass for as little as €3, paired with local cheeses.
