Paris to Bordeaux by train

  1. Cheapest Price US$50.00
  2. 30 days in advance US$57.50
  • First train
    06:00
  • Last train
    20:39
  • Avg changes
    0
  • Fastest journey
    2hr 3m
  • Distance
    500 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    109
  • Avg. journey time
    2hr 34m
  • Train operators
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Paris to Bordeaux by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Paris to Bordeaux? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 500 kilometres.

Train cost between Paris and Bordeaux: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$50.00, then go to US$57, if booked a month in advance, and US$57, if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel between Paris and Bordeaux

If you are taking the train from Paris to Bordeaux, you will have 109 trains each day (with a departure every 3 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:00. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 20:39. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:32, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 20:39.

How long does the train from Paris to Bordeaux take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 3 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 500 kilometres.

When are tickets between Paris and Bordeaux available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Paris and Bordeaux can be purchased 12 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your Paris to Bordeaux travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Bordeaux.

FAQs about the train journey from Paris to Bordeaux

Want to know more about your journey from Paris to Bordeaux? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How far is it from Paris to Bordeaux by train?

The train journey between Paris and Bordeaux spans 500 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Paris to Bordeaux by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is US$50.00. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost US$57. A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs US$57.

How far in advance can I book my Paris to Bordeaux train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 12 months in advance of the departure date.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Bordeaux?

The fastest journey on this route takes 2 hours and 3 minutes.

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TGV

The route is served by SNCF’s sleek TGVs, but until recently only the first part of the journey was on a modern high-speed railway line. That changed in July 2017 when a new fast line opened from Tours to Bordeaux. So now you can dash from Paris to Bordeaux in just over two hours. The ride takes in some very rural landscapes as well as skirting fine regional cities like Poitiers and Angoulême.

Paris to Bordeaux

Every day of the week, about a score of high-speed TGVs leave Paris for Bordeaux. The departure station in Paris is Montparnasse, and these services all run to Saint-Jean station in the heart of Bordeaux. This is an impressive high-speed dash, with most trains covering the first 218 km (to the bridge over the River Loire upstream from Tours) in less than an hour. Thereafter the non-stop trains stick to a new high-speed line (just opened in July 2017) south through the Poitou-Charentes region towards Bordeaux.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.