The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Bordeaux
Cheapest price
£131
Average price
£181
Fastest journey
6 h 16 m
Average duration
6 h 37 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 £181 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
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 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 49 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.










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 £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 £45, and a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 696 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£167 Average Price | £132 Average Price | £79 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 4m Average total duration 12h 34m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Bordeaux train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:34 Basel | 6h37 | 15:11 Bordeaux | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:44 Basel | 7h30 | 16:14 Bordeaux | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:19 Basel | 6h46 | 18:05 Bordeaux | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:34 Basel | 6h16 | 18:50 Bordeaux | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:34 Basel | 6h37 | 21:11 Bordeaux | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Bordeaux
Distance 696 km |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 6h 16m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 23:05 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria from Basel to Bordeaux trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria trains will get you between Basel and Bordeaux from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TGV INOUI
SNCF | TGV Lyria
FAQs: Basel to Bordeaux train

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. 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
- 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
- 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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