The train options from Paris to Bordeaux
| OUIGO | TGV INOUI | Intercités and TER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From 16 euros; child under 12 at 8 euros | From 47 euros seen on 8 November 2026 on SNCF Connect | Depends on the line |
| Duration | Roughly 2h to 3h24 depending on the train and final stop | 2h02 for the fastest | Longer |
| Departure from Paris | Montparnasse (Hall 2), Massy TGV, Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, CDG Airport | Montparnasse (Halls 1 and 2), Massy TGV | Paris Austerlitz (Intercités) |
| Included luggage | 1 cabin bag (55 x 35 x 25 cm) + 1 small bag (40 x 30 x 15 cm) | 2 bags (70 x 90 x 50 cm maximum) + 1 hand bag (40 x 30 x 15 cm) | Depends on the offer |
The 47 euros is the TGV INOUI fare shown for the same day; tickets booked earlier are cheaper, and SNCF Connect advertises tickets from 16 euros.
Duration, frequency and stations
- Distance: about 537 km.
- Trains a day: 29, from the first departure at 6:06am to the last at 9:40pm.
- Average duration: 2h38; shortest: 2h02.
- Arrival: Bordeaux Saint-Jean, the high-speed train station.
- Recommended departure: Paris Montparnasse for the shortest journey. See our hotels near Gare Montparnasse and the guide to Paris stations.
The first Ouigo quoted on ouigo.com leaves from CDG Airport at 7:19am. Ouigo trains to Bordeaux leave from stations farther from the centre than Montparnasse: check the station before booking.
When to book
SNCF Connect advises buying as soon as sales open, in March for summer departures and in October for winter ones. The lowest prices go early. A TGV INOUI second-class ticket is exchangeable up to 3 days before departure.
Ouigo: options and fees
- OUIGO Plus: 9 euros extra (seat choice, extra or XL bag, Wi-Fi or entertainment pack).
- Extra or XL bag: 5 euros per bag, 2 bags maximum.
- Seat choice: from 3 euros.
- Folded bike in a bag: 5 euros.
- Pet: 10 euros.
- Changes: 19 euros per traveller, or OUIGOFLEX at 9 euros per adult for unlimited changes.
Common mistakes
- Booking Massy or CDG believing you leave from central Paris: those stations are outside Paris.
- Not reading the included luggage: a bag above cabin size costs 5 euros on Ouigo.
- Thinking every train takes 2 hours: 2h02 is the shortest time; the average is 2h38.
Going further
For more train departures from Paris, read our weekend ideas from Paris by train. If you prefer Marseille, see the Paris to Marseille train. If your train arrives late in Bordeaux or leaves early, a hotel near Saint-Jean station avoids transfers: you can find them on Booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Paris to Bordeaux train? 2h02 for the fastest, 2h38 on average.
Which station in Bordeaux? Bordeaux Saint-Jean.
How much does a ticket cost? From 16 euros on Ouigo; 47 euros seen for the same day on TGV INOUI.
How many trains a day? 29, from 6:06am to 9:40pm from Paris.
Can you take a bike? Yes on Ouigo, folded and in a bag, for 5 euros.
The Paris Authority editorial team, 08/11/2026.
