Choose your train ticket to Bordeaux 

Bordeaux, a southwest hub 

The capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region is a transport hub with numerous connections and access to the region as a whole. With Paris around a 2-hr train journey away (quickest route), Bordeaux has become a practical city for anyone in the southwest after efficient, fast and cheap transport.  
If you opt for a OUIGO train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean, you can get to:  

• The north of the region: Poitiers, Tours and Angoulême, three stations that are on the Bordeaux – Paris line.  

• The  south of the region: Agen, Montauban and Toulouse, on the Bordeaux – Toulouse line.  

The Bordeaux Saint-Jean railway station runs TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional network services. It is the terminus for several lines: Poitiers – Bordeaux, La Rochelle – Bordeaux, Bordeaux – Limoges, Bordeaux – Bayonne…

You can also travel north from Bordeaux to Paris, Amiens and even Lille. 

Buy a cheap train ticket to Bordeaux 

You've decided to head to Bordeaux? Fantastic idea! Here are some tips to consider if you plan to buy train tickets to the city. 

• When choosing your ticket, why not opt for the OUIGO PLUS option and enjoy additional benefits? For only €9 more, you can choose your seat (single, double, near a plug for your devices…), access OUIFI and be able to travel with more luggage.  
  NB: You can select a specific OUIGO PLUS service  for an extra benefit without paying for the €9 package.  

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Timetables from Bordeaux 

One of the great things about Bordeaux is the rail link to Paris - it takes just 2 hours to reach Bordeaux from the capital. Ideally located in southwest France, Bordeaux is a transport hub that connects the entire region: thanks to OUIGO you can go to Poitiers, Tours (Saint-Pierre-des-Corps), Angoulême as well as Toulouse and Agen.  

Here are some timetables for the Bordeaux to Toulouse and Paris services:  

Timetable for Bordeaux – Toulouse (24-hr clock) 

You can get from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Toulouse in 2hrs 30 mins and tickets start at €10! If you’re travelling with kids, child fares start at a mere €5!  

Timetables for Bordeaux – Paris (24-hr clock) 

Time to hurry up and buy a OUIGO ticket at Bordeaux Saint-Jean and get to the capital in 2 to 3hrs 40 mins! Check out all our deals, from €10 per adult and €8 for kids from 4 to 11 years old.  
Consult all the Bordeaux to Paris OUIGO train timetables. 
 

 Discover Bordeaux with OUIGO: a great stopover before heading to the seaside! 

What to do in Bordeaux? 

When you leave Saint-Jean station, you can hop on Tram D line to get to the quayside, or Bus 1 to reach the city centre. If you opt for a tram to the quays, you can admire the Garonne River and enjoy a stroll around the Saint-Michel district. You can visit the amazing Saint-Michel basilica, which was completed in the 16th century.  

You can also take a bike ride along the quays and criss-cross between the northern and southern banks. Stop off at the Cité du Vin and then continue on to Place de la Bourse. You can always park your bike and head off on foot to the Grand Théâtre followed by a walk along Rue Sainte-Catherine, the largest pedestrian street in Europe. 
 
Bordeaux has it all and its famous cuisine is a real highlight! Dig into the famous canelés, the local rum-based cakes, taste the Grands Crus wines or opt for a heartier meat-based dish. Bordeaux will delight you and there is something for every taste (literally)!