The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Bordeaux
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£118
Fastest journey
6 h 13 m
Average duration
6 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
696 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Bordeaux will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Of the 5 trains that leave Basel for Bordeaux every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 696 km distance in an average of 6 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:137h01Basel13:14Bordeaux£911One-way0 changes
15:346h35Basel22:09Bordeaux£931One-way0 changes
7:257h49Basel15:14Bordeaux£1201One-way0 changes
9:438h24Basel18:07Bordeaux£1351One-way0 changes
13:516h23Basel20:14Bordeaux£1511One-way0 changes
13:346h13Basel19:47Bordeaux£2101One-way0 changes
13:516h23Basel20:14Bordeaux£1511One-way0 changes
15:346h35Basel22:09Bordeaux£931One-way0 changes
12:216h48Basel19:09Bordeaux£1811One-way0 changes
6:137h01Basel13:14Bordeaux£911One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a flight costs an average of £33.
Distance: 696 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£159 Average Price | £166 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 37m Average total duration 15h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Basel to Bordeaux train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Bordeaux trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:13 Basel | 7h01 | 13:14 Bordeaux | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:25 Basel | 7h49 | 15:14 Bordeaux | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:21 Basel | 6h48 | 19:09 Bordeaux | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:51 Basel | 6h23 | 20:14 Bordeaux | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:34 Basel | 6h35 | 22:09 Bordeaux | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Bordeaux
Trains from Basel to Bordeaux run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £33 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 696 km distance in 6h 13m.
Distance 696 km |
Average train duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 6h 13m |
First train 0:25 |
Last train 23:05 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Basel to Bordeaux trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Basel and Bordeaux from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
SNCF | TGV Lyria
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Basel to Bordeaux train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Bordeaux by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bordeaux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Bordeaux
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings.
- There are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.
- Baillardran
- Starbucks
- Café Ritazza
- Le Grand Comptoir
- Metsens
- PAUL
- Factory & Co
- Brioche Dorée
- Costa Coffee
- McDonald's
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Hotel Regina
- Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean
- Hotel La Zoologie
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0.
- Tram lines: C
- Bus lines: 1, 9, 10, 11, Aéroport Navette
- Train lines: TGV, Intercités, TER 6P, TER 16, TER 17, TER 24, TER 26, TER 32, TER 33, TER 40, TER 47, TER 61
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