The Black Diamond Heavies back in Bordeaux!
09/08/2011
Carus Thomspon in Lacanau
14/08/2011Bordeaux Tramway
The tram is the way to get around Bordeaux if you’re visiting as it is clean, cost effective and easy!
One thing that you’ll notice when you arrive in Bordeaux is the efficient use of the tramway which was installed in 2003. The use of its ground level power supply means that there is absence of over-head wires, which doesn’t obstruct the charm and view of the old city.
Tram C: Is the shortest line connecting Les Aubiers to Terres Neuves. This line is useful for those of you arriving by train and also the people wanting to visit the New Stadium. Tram stops of Interest: Grand Parc, Jardin Public, Quinconces, Place de la Bourse, Porte de Bourgogne, Saint Michel, Gare St. Jean.
Tram D: Is the newest line and connects Carle Vernet et Mairie du Bouscat. Tram stops: Mairie du Bouscat, Calypso, Courbet, Barrière du Médoc, Croix-de-Seguey, Fondaudège Museum, Quinconces, Place de la Bourse, Porte de Bourgogne, Saint-Michel, Sainte-Croix, Tauzia, Gare Saint-Jean, Belcier, Carle Vernet.
To pay you will need to either pay by coins or credit card (notes are not accepted).
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Type of ticket
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Uses
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Price
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Tickarte 1 trip
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For just 1 trip (Change as many times during 1 hour)
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€1.60
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Tickarte 5 trips
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Occasional travel. No expiry date.
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€6.50
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Tickarte 10 trips
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Occasional travel. No expiry date.
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€12.00
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Tickarte Relay Park*
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Combine car – tram – bus
(One day)
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€4.50
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Tickarte 1 day
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Unlimited trips for a day
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€4.30
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Tickarte 7 days
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Unlimited trips for a week
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€12.00
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City Pass
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Unlimited transport access and provides access to museums, and other establishments (only available at the Tourist Offices)
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€25.00 – 1 day
€30.00 – 2 days €35.00 – 3 days |
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Evening Ticket (Pass Soirée)
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Unlimited transport access from 7pm until 7am the next morning,
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€2.00
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* To be used in conjunction with the Park and Ride stations on the outskirts of the city.
Official TBC tram website: www.infotbc.com
9 Comments
if you buy the 5 trip ticket can you use on all the trams a-b c also does the five trip mean just 5 single trips or does it mean 5 return trips
Hi Lawrence,
Each ticket validation enables you to travel on all tram lines for one hour. You must validate your ticket each time you make a connection.
Hi, we will be staying in Bourg with a rental car. Where is the best Parking for Park + Ride if we want to explore Bordeaux using tram? And which type of ticket do we buy for whole day? Thank you in advance.
Hi, we will visit Bordeaux by car and will be coming from Bourg. Which car park is best and what type of ticket should we get (we are four adults)that can be used for carpark, tram and BAT? Thank you in advance
Hello!
If you are coming from Bourg-sur-Gironde(?) I would suggest that you use the Park and Ride / Tram Station ‘La Buttinière – Lormont‘ (Tram A).
You have a direct line into town and takes approx. 15mins.
With four people, I suggest taking purchasing the Tickarte 10 trips. You need to validate this on each transport for each person in your group.
This would enable you all to have a return visit to the parking for all members.
Each ticket is available for 1hr.
I also suggest walking around town if your are up for it…
Hi, we arrive late Sunday evening into Mérignac, and staying at Ibis La Bastide. Do we get the Lianes 1+ towards gare Saint Jean, and is there a point at which we can change for tram A? We’ll have the reverse journey early Wednesday morning. Many thanks.
Can disabled people with mobility scooters use the tram syaytem
What is the maximum length of time a car can be left at the ‘park and rides’?
Wanting to take a tram from Gare St Jean to Place Ravezies. Can’t find the timetable and what time does the last tram leave Gare St Jean please. For a hospital appointment next morning. TIA