The cheapest and fastest trains from Bordeaux to Madrid
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
9 h 53 m
Average duration
9 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
554 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Madrid will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
To travel from Bordeaux to Madrid you need to make at least 2 changes.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bordeaux to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £41.
Distance: 554 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£97 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £215 Average Price |
8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bordeaux to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Madrid trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:20 Bordeaux | 9h53 | 22:13 Madrid | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bordeaux to Madrid
Trains from Bordeaux to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £96 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 15:45. The fastest train covers the 554 km distance in 8h 44m.
Distance 554 km |
Average train duration 8h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £96 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 44m |
First train 00:45 |
Last train 15:45 |
Train companies: SNCF Intercités, SNCF, TGV INOUI from Bordeaux to Madrid trainsSNCF Intercités, SNCF, TGV INOUI trains will get you between Bordeaux and Madrid from £25. 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 Madrid train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bordeaux and Madrid
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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