1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£42
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£100
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 3 m
Trains on 17 Sept
28
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare du Nord 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 Paris Gare du Nord to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 28 trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, including 27 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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.
8441
8483
8423
8572
8537
12261
8549
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8572
8537Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare du Nord to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a flight costs an average of £153.
Distance: 502 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £153 Average Price | £138 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare du Nord to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare du Nord to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average £59.
A coach is £121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare du Nord to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average £153.
Other travel options to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Coach takes on average 7h 10m.
The journey is about 2h 39m faster (2h 59m by train vs 5h 38m by car) and roughly £79 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£59 vs £138). 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.
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 Paris Gare du Nord 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8441 | 5:59 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 3h06 | 9:05 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8501 | 6:04 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h10 | 8:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8483 | 6:52 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 3h18 | 10:10 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
12285 | 7:11 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 9:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8531 | 7:11 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 9:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8423 | 8:01 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h17 | 10:18 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8572 | 10:11 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 12:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8537 | 10:11 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 12:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8445 | 10:19 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h26 | 12:45 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
12255 | 11:10 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h04 | 13:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8507 | 11:10 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h04 | 13:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8413 | 12:53 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h09 | 15:02 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
12265 | 14:05 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h09 | 16:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8485 | 14:16 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 3h26 | 17:42 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
12261 | 15:11 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 17:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8511 | 15:11 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 17:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8549 | 16:09 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 18:12 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8447 | 16:15 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h51 | 19:06 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
12267 | 17:11 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 19:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8517 | 17:11 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 19:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8433 | 17:43 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h25 | 20:08 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8593 | 18:11 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 20:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8491 | 18:27 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 3h17 | 21:44 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8551 | 18:44 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 20:47 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8477 | 18:44 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 20:47 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8419 | 19:11 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 21:14 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
8439 | 20:39 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h33 | 23:12 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 changesdirect | |
3731+ F41+ (866202) | 21:40 Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 8h48 | 6:28 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 change | |
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Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:58, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 7:58 |
Last train 19:41 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare du Nord 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 Paris Gare du Nord to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trains use the Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare du Nord and Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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