1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£37
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
3 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 17 m
Trains on 17 Sept
10
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 10 trains from Carcassonne to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 293 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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.
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4752Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carcassonne to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 293 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Carcassonne to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 28m.
Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £42. The journey takes 3h 21m versus 3h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SNCF | Intercités.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Carcassonne to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
876210+ 8504 | 6:38 Carcassonne | 4h03 | 10:41 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 change | |
4752 | 8:35 Carcassonne | 3h19 | 11:54 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8508+ 876218 | 8:43 Carcassonne | 3h57 | 12:40 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 change | |
4756 | 10:33 Carcassonne | 3h16 | 13:49 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8512+ 876220 | 10:41 Carcassonne | 3h59 | 14:40 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 change | |
4758 | 12:31 Carcassonne | 3h16 | 15:47 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
4760 | 14:33 Carcassonne | 3h16 | 17:49 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8516+ 876258 | 15:43 Carcassonne | 3h57 | 19:40 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 change | |
4762 | 16:34 Carcassonne | 3h20 | 19:54 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
4764 | 18:34 Carcassonne | 3h17 | 21:51 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Carcassonne to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 293 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 293 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 6:35 |
Last train 18:33 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 classes and the amenities included in each one.
Compare SNCF | Intercités classes and the amenities included in each one.


Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trains use the Carcassonne to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station pair. Use this guide to compare Carcassonne and Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Carcassonne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Bistro, La Table de Norbert
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Carcassonne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Carcassonne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Carcassonne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Carcassonne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Carcassonne: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de la Bastide, Hotel Astoria, Hotel Central.
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.