Transportation in Bordeaux

Bordeaux's transport is built around the sleek three-line tram network, the real workhorse that stitches the historic centre to the newer districts. A rechargeable TBM card from any tram stop machine covers trams, city buses and the river shuttle, and it's cheap enough that locals rarely bother with single tickets. First-timers should note that the trams run on grass tracks in many places, so look for the low platforms rather than raised curbs. The network is quiet, frequent and far more reliable than threading a car through the narrow one-way streets inside the UNESCO core. For the airport run, the 30'Direct shuttle bus is the straightforward choice, it leaves from outside Hall B and drops you at the main tram hub in about half an hour for a fraction of a taxi fare.. If you land late, the official taxi rank outside the terminal is the only safe bet. Ignore the freelance drivers who hover inside baggage claim. Once in town, skip the hop-on sightseeing buses, the tram lines already pass every major sight, and the river shuttle gives you the same water views without the tourist markup.