1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
2 h 11 m
Trains on 19 Sept
11
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Biarritz station to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Biarritz station to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 11 trains from Biarritz station to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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.
8530
8544
8536
8540
D51 (866424)
8534
8544
D51 (866480)
8540
D51 (866468)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Biarritz station to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £623.
Distance: 171 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£34 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £623 Average Price | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Biarritz station to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Biarritz station to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average £34.
A coach is £608 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Biarritz station to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average £623.
Other travel options to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 49m.
Coach takes on average 2h 56m.
The journey is about 1m faster (2h 12m by train vs 2h 13m by car) and roughly £8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£34 vs £42). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Biarritz station to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8530 | Delayed 8:28 7:28Biarritz station | 2h12 | 10:40 10:40Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
D51 (866464) | 8:31 Biarritz station | 2h11 | 10:42 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8534 | 9:58 Biarritz station | 2h08 | 12:06 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8540 | 13:30 Biarritz station | 2h11 | 15:41 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
D51 (866470) | 13:39 Biarritz station | 2h25 | 16:04 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
L51 (866474) | 15:22 Biarritz station | 2h14 | 17:36 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8544 | 16:26 Biarritz station | 2h10 | 18:36 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
L51 (866416) | 17:13 Biarritz station | 2h34 | 19:47 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8584+ L51 (866416) | 17:13 Biarritz station | 2h23 | 19:36 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 change | |
L51 (866484) | 19:14 Biarritz station | 2h38 | 21:52 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
L51 (866462) | 6:08 Biarritz station | 2h28 | 8:36 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Biarritz station to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 17:25. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 5:28 |
Last train 17:25 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Biarritz station to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 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-Saint-Jean, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Biarritz station to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trains use the Biarritz to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station pair. Use this guide to compare Biarritz station and Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Biarritz is 2 km from Biarritz city centre. Public transport options include:
Biarritz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot Gourmet, Chez Albert
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Ticket office support is available at Biarritz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Biarritz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Biarritz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Biarritz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Biarritz: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel du Palais, Radisson Blu Hotel Biarritz, Regina Experimental Biarritz.
Bordeaux Saint-Jean is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux Saint-Jean has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Baillardran, Starbucks, Café Ritazza, Le Grand Comptoir, Metsens, PAUL, Factory & Co, Brioche Dorée, Costa Coffee, McDonald's
Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings. ATMs are aTM machine is in Hall 3 forecourt.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00. Information desks are open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0.
Luggage storage is there are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.
Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Regina, Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean, Hotel La Zoologie.
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