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Paris to Bordeaux by train
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Cheapest Price €10.71
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30 days in advance €49.70
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7 days in advance €72.84
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First train06:00
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Last train20:39
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 3m
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Distance500 kilometres
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Trains per day107
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Avg. journey time2hr 34m
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Train operators
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 €10.71, then go to €49, if booked a month in advance, and €72, 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 107 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.
Frequently asked questions
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 €10.71. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost €49. A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs €72.
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.