The cheapest and fastest trains from Bordeaux to Calais
Cheapest price
£135
Average price
£169
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
704 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux to Calais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Calais will cost around £169 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £135.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bordeaux for Calais every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 704 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 59 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 and flight for Bordeaux to Calais
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £80, and a flight costs an average of £32.
Distance: 704 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£124 Average Price Cheapest | £244 Average Price |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bordeaux to Calais train times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Calais trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8504 · 7571 | On time 09:48 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 4h55 | 14:43 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
8534 · 7045+ 844847 | On time 11:12 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h43 | 16:55 Calais Ville | 2 changes | |
5284+ 844421 | On time 11:53 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h59 | 17:52 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
8536 · 7277+ 844421 | On time 12:46 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h06 | 17:52 Calais - Fréthun | 2 changes | |
8512 · 7585 | On time 13:46 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h57 | 19:43 Calais - Fréthun | 1 change | |
8582 · 7069+ 7585 | On time 14:46 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 4h57 | 19:43 Calais - Fréthun | 2 changes | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
![]() | 07:46 Bordeaux | 6h59 | 14:45 Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bordeaux to Calais
Trains from Bordeaux to Calais run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £32 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 18:07. The fastest train covers the 704 km distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 704 km |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 18:07 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF TER from Bordeaux to Calais trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF TER trains will get you between Bordeaux and Calais from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bordeaux to Calais train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Calais 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 Calais, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bordeaux and Calais
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the station with 24/7 access.
- Le Channel
- Au Cote d'Argent
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Meurice
- Holiday Inn Calais
- Hotel de la Plage
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Balad'in free bus service connects to various parts of the city.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road leading to the station.
- Le Channel
- Restaurant du Golf
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Calais
- Hotel Meurice
- Hotel de la Plage
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Eurostar check-in
- Hall 2: TGV and TER platforms
- Hall 3: parking and car rental services
- Bus: Line 1 from Calais city center
- Shuttle services available from Calais ferry terminal
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