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In 2013, SNCF (French Railways) created a separate subsidiary company called Ouigo to run lo-cost high-speed trains on key routes in France on the no-frills airline model.  Ouigo trains are one-class only with no catering, no first class, strict baggage limits with fees for larger or additional bags, it even costs extra for a seat with a power socket.  Tickets can only be bought online (and only from certain designated sellers), and you combine Ouigo with other connecting trains at your own risk.  But I'll say it again, it's cheap.

Where does Ouigo run ?

Ouigo links Paris with major cities including Lyon, Avignon, Aix, Marseille, Cannes, Nice, Nimes, Montpellier, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Rennes, Angers, Nantes, Strasbourg.  It also links Lille & CDG airport with Lyon, Avignon & Marseille.  It's less frequent than SNCF's regular TGV service, for example Ouigo runs Paris-Nice just twice a day.  Check routes and times at www.sncf-connect.com or www.thetrainline.com .

Ouigo classique trains :  In April 2022, Ouigo Classic started running between Paris, Tour or Le Mans, and Nantes.  These use refurbished classic carriages, not the TGV Duplex trains shown on this page, and they run on classic non-high-speed routes.  Another Ouigo Classique now links Paris, Dijon & Lyon via the original non-high-speed route.  These can also be booked at www.sncf-connect.com or www.thetrainline.com .

How to buy tickets

Buy tickets at www.thetrainline.com (small booking fee) or www.sncf-connect.com (the main French Railways website, no booking fee).

Booking opens up to 9 months head, sometimes as little as 2 months. 

Tickets are only available online, www.thetrainline.com & www.sncf-connect.com show both Ouigo and regular trains side-by-side so you can compare prices.

Fares start at only €10 to Lyon or Bordeaux, €19 to Cannes or Nice, but vary dynamically just like budget airline fares.

You can't buy Ouigo tickets at stations or by phone or on some train booking websites such as www.raileurope.com .  Interrail & Eurail passes aren't valid on Ouigo.

Ouigo Essentiel or Ouigo Plus?   These aren't two different classes, the seats are exactly the same.  If you pay the basic Ouigo Essentiel fare, then you can pay an extra fee to have a larger bag with you and another fee to choose a seat.  If you pay the extra €9, the bag fee and the seat choice fee are included, along with a faster boarding line at Paris stations and some streaming content on the WiFi.  So there's not much between the two, really!

After booking, tickets with your seat & car number are made available 3-4 days before travel, you can either print your ticket out or download the Ouigo app and load your ticket into it using your name and booking reference so you can show it on your phone.

PAYMENT FOR OUIGO TICKETS:   Whichever website you use to book, only credit/debit cards from the countries listed below are accepted.

Payment cards accepted:   Cards issued in Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre & Miquelon, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom.

How to get around this problem if you live elsewhere:   Buy Ouigo tickets at www.thetrainline.com , then select the option to pay with PayPal.  If you use PayPal, you can book Ouigo wherever you live, no problem.

What are Ouigo trains like ?

Ouigo uses French Railways TGV Duplex trains, which have had the cafe-bar removed, 1st class removed, and one class of high-density seating installed, 644 seats per 8-car train - and you'll sometimes find Ouigo departures consisting of two 8-car TGV Duplex sets coupled together with 1,288 seats!  They run at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on France's high-speed lines.

Important:   Luggage on Ouigo

When it comes to luggage, Ouigo is not a normal easy-going train like regular TGVs .  It's a budget airline on rails with strict baggage limits.  No cartons or boxes or household appliances(!) allowed.

Baggage is strictly limited to one item 36 x 27 x 15 cm max and one item 55 x 35 x 25 cm max, including handles & wheels.

If you want to take a larger bag (for example a backpack, suitcase or semi-dismantled bicycle in a bike bag), or an additional bag you must pay the extra baggage fee, currently €5 per item, max 2 such bags per person.  Or pay €9 for Ouigo Plus which includes the larger bag fee and seat choice fee.  If you don't pay the larger bag fee online in advance you will be charged €20 per item at the station.

Tips for travel with Ouigo

Choosing your seat

For a small fee, you can choose your seat from a seat map.  Seat choice is included if you pay the extra for Ouigo Plus.

When choosing a seat there are 3 options:  Standard €3, Avec prise (with power outlet) €3 and Solo €7.

I recommend paying to choose a seat, you can then choose an upper deck seat for the best views of the countryside with seats 2+2 across the car width, and avoid the risk of ending up in the middle seat of a 3-abreast row downstairs.  These 3-abreast seats have no centre armrests so can get quite, erm, cosy.

The 3-abreast seats exist downstairs in cars 1-3, where the aisle 'trough' in the floor of these former 1st class cars was offset to one side.  In the former 2nd class cars (cars 5-8), seats are 2+2 both upstairs and downstairs.

The solo option gets you a downstairs 1-abreast seat in a seating area that has 3+1 seating across the car width, so you have both window and aisle with no-one sitting next to you.  There's a lot to be said for a solo seat, but they're all downstairs, I personally prefer the upper deck.

Out-of-town stations

Sometimes Ouigo trains use the normal city centre stations such as Paris Gare de Lyon , Paris Montparnasse or Lyon Part Dieu , but sometimes they use an out-of-town station such as Marne-la-Vallée (a 45-minute €8 RER express metro ride outside central Paris) or Lyon St Exupéry (a 30-minute €15 tram ride from central Lyon).  Pay attention to the search results when you book, and be aware of the extra time & cost in getting to or from an out of town station.

The Man in Seat 61's opinion of Ouigo

Ouigo trains were originally run in addition to existing regular TGV trains, which was fine.  However, when Ouigo expanded significantly in 2018 this involved replacing 'proper' TGV departures with lo-cost Ouigo services, removing the 1st class, removing the cafe-bar, applying luggage restrictions and removing it from normal booking systems.

In other words, trains which once had 1st & 2nd class and a cafe-bar, with Interrail & Eurail passes valid, through ticketing possible to/from London or Brussels or Amsterdam, appearing in all booking systems, became 2nd class only, no catering, passes not valid, luggage limited, through ticketing not possible, a stand-alone service that can only be booked online and only using certain websites, and then only if you have a European or U.S. credit card.  I believe this is a retrograde step which unnecessarily fragments European train travel.

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Train Bordeaux Tours

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Billet de train Bordeaux Tours pas cher

Trouvez les billets de train pas cher Bordeaux Tours en les payant au meilleur prix. Pour un Bordeaux et Tours en train, prévoyez un trajet d’environ 1h32 et des billets à partir de 11€ avec les compagnies Sncf, OUIGO, TGV Inoui.

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Meilleurs prix trouvés entre Bordeaux Tours

Liste des tarifs de billet de train pas cher, pour un départ dans les 30 prochains jours.

Calendrier des prix pour les trains Bordeaux Tours

Pour voyager moins cher, si votre emploi du temps vous le permet, vous pouvez choisir la date de départ en fonction des tarifs des billets les moins chers. Pour faciliter votre recherche, allez sur la page dédiée au calendrier des prix des billets de train Bordeaux Tours et visualisez immédiatement l'ensemble des prix trouvés sur un mois, en train mais aussi en bus ou covoiturage.

Informations pratiques pour le trajet Bordeaux Tours en train

Quelle compagnie ferroviaire utiliser pour aller de bordeaux à tours en train .

La liaison entre Bordeaux en France (Gironde) et Tours en France (Indre-et-Loire) est fréquemment assurée en train, on compte 19 départs aujourd'hui assurés par Sncf, OUIGO, TGV Inoui.

Quelle est la durée de ce voyage en train ?

299 kilomètres séparent Bordeaux de Tours les trains prennent en moyenne 01h32 pour faire le voyage. Opter pour le train est bien souvent la solution la plus rapide pour se déplacer entre ces 2 villes et c'est aussi une option plus écologique que de prendre sa voiture personnelle ou d'utiliser l'avion.

Combien coûte un billet pour aller de Bordeaux à Tours en train?

Le meilleur tarif déniché pour ce trajet en train est de 11€ l'aller simple , il faudra donc prévoir un minimum de 22€ pour un aller retour Bordeaux Tours.

De nombreux trains desservent chaque jour Bordeaux à Tours joignant ainsi les départements de Gironde et de Indre-et-Loire (en direct ou avec correspondance). Ils relient la gare de Bordeaux St Jean, la gare de Tours.

Pour plus d'informations sur les coûts SNCF Bordeaux Tours, vous pouvez consulter le site Internet de SNCF Connect ou vous rendre à un guichet SNCF.

OUIGO : l'offre low cost SNCF pour vos voyages Bordeaux Tours

Grâce à OUIGO, le service de train à grande vitesse low cost, effectuez la liaison Bordeaux Tours à prix réduit. Les billets de TGV OUIGO sont généralement disponibles plus de trois mois avant la date de voyage. Ces trains OUIGO sont souvent directs ou avec peu d'arrêts en gare, et nécessitent d'être présent bien en avance (généralement 30 minutes avant le départ du OUIGO). Idéal si vous voulez voyager léger à petit prix ! Par contre si vous avez une grosse valise, il faudra s'acquitter d'un supplément Bagages, comme pour les compagnies aériennes low cost. Par rapport à un TGV ou TGV INOUI, les rames OUIGO sont plus denses, avec plus de sièges par wagon. Le wagon restaurant (habituellement en voiture 5 ou voiture 15 dans les TGV) n'existe pas dans les OUIGO. Pas non plus de 1ère classe ou de 2nde classe, tout le monde a les mêmes sièges. En revanche, des options payantes permettent d'obtenir plus de confort : la prise électrique, la connexion wifi ou un espace calme . Généralement proposées à petit prix, ces options sont vraiment à essayer pour passer un voyage sympa ! Chez KelBillet, on a adopté l'achat systématique de l'option "prise électrique" pour nos trajets en train OUIGO. Attention néanmoins, les billets OUIGO ne sont généralement pas échangeables et pas remboursables. Si vous devez annuler votre voyage Bordeaux Tours, KelBillet vous propose de trouver un autre passager pour lui vendre votre billet OUIGO. Une fois la transaction effectuée, il suffira de changer le nom sur le billet depuis le site de la compagnie, moyennant des frais de quelques euros. Trouver un billet de train OUIGO Bordeaux Tours !

TGV Bordeaux Tours : voyage en classe confort à bord des TGV et TGV INOUI

Le TGV est le train par excellence pour les voyages à grande vitesse. Avec une fréquence régulière sur les grandes lignes, il permet de relier les principales villes de France, notamment Bordeaux et Tours. Il existe deux offres TGV : le TGV classique, et le TGV Inoui, qui dispose d'une palette de services plus importante que le TGV classique. Faire son voyage Bordeaux Tours en TGV, c'est la possibilité de sauter dans le train 2 minutes avant le départ , et de bénéficier des services à bord tels que la voiture bar (wagon restaurant).

Le confort à bord du TGV

A bord du TGV Bordeaux-Tours, les voyageurs peuvent retrouver :

• Deux classes : 1ère classe et 2nde classe
• Un accès Wifi (qui fonctionne de mieux en mieux)
• Une voiture-bar, anciennement appelé wegon-restaurant, qui propose de quoi se rafraîchir ou grignoter pendant le voyage
• Des prises électriques, sauf pour les rames TGV les plus anciennes

TGV INOUI est l'offre Premium disponible pour les trajets Bordeaux Tours en TGV. Les voitures sont neuves (ou rénovées) et offrent un confort aujourd'hui le meilleur du confort TGV de la SNCF.

Astuces pour voyager pas cher entre Bordeaux et Tours

• En un clic, recherche sur de nombreux sites pour vous aider à trouver le meilleur tarif
• Vous informe lors des promotions ou des ouvertures de vente, pour ne pas rater les billets de train pas cher Bordeaux Tours en étant parmi les premiers à réserver !
• Compare les prix des billets avec les autres modes de transport

Pour savoir quand réserver son billet au meilleur coût, voici le tableau des tarifs moyens trouvés pour une réservation à l'avance ou en dernière minute

Les tarifs des billets sur la ligne Bordeaux Tours augmentent plus la date de départ approche. Sur la base des recherches effectuées, si vous réservez votre place 2 mois à l'avance, vous pouvez trouver des billets dès 21 € alors que si vous achetez votre billet le jour même il faudra payer jusqu'à 26 € pour le même trajet. Donc vous pouvez économiser 21% sur le prix total en achetant votre billet 2 mois à l'avance plutôt que le jour même .

Les informations fournies sont basées sur les prix les moins chers trouvés durant les six derniers mois selon si on réserve à l'avance ou à la dernière minute.

Pour réserver un billet de train Bordeaux Tours pas cher , vous pouvez rechercher sur notre moteur de recherche KelBillet. Vous trouverez les tarifs proposés par les sites de réservation en ligne, avec plusieurs compagnies de train, mais également de bus, de covoiturage ou d'avion si des lignes existent. L'achat bien à l'avance reste toujours la solution acheter son billet à un petit prix, mais en dernière minute il y a aussi des tarifs intéressants, notamment en période creuse (en particulier les mois de janvier, juin, septembre et novembre). Il arrive également que des billets d'occasion soient revendus par des particuliers à petit prix (cause annulation ou problème lors de la réservation). Pratique pour trouver une place dans un train ou un TGV qui affiche complet sur les sites de réservation ! . Pour votre trajet retour, des billets de train Tours Bordeaux pas cher sont également disponibles sur notre moteur de recherche multi-transports.

Bon à savoir avant de réserver son billet TGV Bordeaux Tours

Circuler à petit prix sur la ligne Bordeaux Tours ne relève pas du miracle ! Il existe un certain nombre d' astuces à avoir à l'esprit avant d'acheter ses billets.

• Ce trajet est desservi en Train à Grande Vitesse : le TGV Bordeaux Tours dispose de 2 classes (première et seconde) et d'une voiture-bar. Chaque train est composé de 1 ou 2 rames, composées de 10 voitures numérotées de 1 à 10 et/ou de 11 à 21. Les voiture-bar des TGV sont localisées en voiture 5 et 15 et séparent les wagons de première classe (numérotés de 1 à 4 ou de 11 à 14) et ceux de seconde classe (numérotés de 6 à 10 ou de 16 à 20). Quelques places en seconde sont également disponibles selon les rames des TGV, en voiture 1/11. Des prises électriques sont parfois disponibles mais il n'y a pas de garantie là-dessus sur les TGV SNCF !
• Optez pour un billet OUIGO Bordeaux Tours, l'opérateur low cost de la SNCF propose des tickets dès 10€ pour les adultes et à partir de 5€ pour les enfants. Comme pour les les compagnies aériennes low cost, tous les services additionnels sont facturés mais ça reste valable.
• Pour se déplacer en train pas cher de Bordeaux à Tours le meilleur moyen est d'anticiper le plus tôt possible l'achat de votre ticket. Pensez aux ouvertures de réservation SNCF , qui ouvrent 3 mois à l'avance pour réserver votre billet Prem's ou OUIGO et bénéficiez des tarifs les plus avantageux.
• A la dernière minute, le prix des billets de train peut augmenter à toute vitesse, mais il y a désormais des offres alternatives qui permettent de se déplacer à moindre frais comme le bus ou le covoiturage. Généralement moins chers ces nouveaux modes de transport sont aussi plus longs, il faudra choisir selon vos préférences.
• Si vous n'avez pas réussi à dénicher un billet de train à bas prix, jetez un oeil sur notre site aux billets d'occasion. De nombreuses annonces sont déposées tous les jours par les membres pour des départs toute l'année.
• Restez à l'affût et surveillez les offres promo de la SNCF qui propose durant toute l'année des trajets en train à petit prix via ses Happys Hour, ses #TGVpop, ses TGV 100% Prem's. Pour vous aider à ne pas les rater abonnez-vous à notre newsletter !
• En favorisant les moments de faible affluence vous bénéficierez des prix les plus intéressants, l'offre de billets de train à prix réduits est multipliée par deux en période normale en comparaison avec la période de pointe. La flexibilité est une bonne solution pour économiser sur le prix de son billet !

Les Réductions valables sur le trajet Bordeaux Tours en train

• A = le coût de la carte (ex: 69 euros)
• B = la réduction moyenne grâce à la carte (ex: 30%)
• C = le prix moyen d'un billet Bordeaux Tours aller-retour (par exemple: 50 euros)

D'abord, divisez A par B et multipliez par 100: cela vous donnera le budget à partir duquel la carte sera amortie. Divisez ensuite ce nombre par C. Le résultat est le nombre de voyages minimum qui sera à effectuer pour amortir la carte.

Dans notre exemple, A x B = 69/30 x 100 = 230 euros. Ensuite, 230 / 50 = 4.6. Il faut au moins faire 4.6 trajets Bordeaux Tours aller retour (soit 5 aller-retour) pour que l'achat de la carte soit intéressant !

Pour les voyageurs qui ont entre 16 et 27 ans et voyagent fréquemment, l'offre Max Jeune (anciennement TGVmax) est une option qui peut être très rentable . Attention cependant, le nombre de places TGVmax disponible dans chaque TGV est limité, et vous devrez être flexible sur les horaires si vous souhaitez rentabiliser votre abonnement.

Quelles sont les autres alternatives de transport pour faire Bordeaux Tours ?

D'autres compagnies proposent également de transporter des passagers sur ce trajet :

• Sncf -->, qui propose des places pour aller de Bordeaux à Tours en train à partir de 11.4€
• OUIGO -->, qui propose des places pour aller de Bordeaux à Tours en train à partir de 11.4€
• TGV Inoui -->, qui propose des places pour aller de Bordeaux à Tours en train à partir de 22.9€

Tout savoir sur les autres modes de transport en consultant les pages dédiées :

Quelques sites pour réserver votre billet de train Bordeaux Tours pas cher

Dénichez le meilleur tarif pour vous rendre de Bordeaux à Tours en train en comparant les prix proposés par les différents sites de réservation ci-dessous. Pour trouver leurs tarifs en temps réel et en un seul clic, effectuez la recherche avec notre comparateur .

Notre sélection de sites de réservation de billets de train pas cher (les meilleurs prix de ces sites peuvent être trouvés sur notre comparateur )

D'autres modes de transport permettent de voyager sur le trajet Bordeaux Tours. Comparez tous les prix sur notre comparateur pour acheter au meilleur prix ! On y retrouve notamment les tarifs des sites de réservation suivants :

(1) Voir conditions

Quand partent les prochains trains à destination de Tours ?

Il y a 19 trains qui assurent le parcours entre Bordeaux et Tours aujourd'hui et 0 demain. Le premier train part à 5h58 et le dernier à 18h38. Si les heures indiquées sont tôt le matin ou tard dans la soirée, il peut s'agir de trains de nuit ou de trains couchette. Les heures indiquées des premiers et derniers départs peuvent fluctuer selon le jour de la semaine et il peut y avoir moins de départs pendant les week-ends et jours fériés. Les compagnies ferroviaires peuvent également adapter le nombre de liaisons lors des vacances scolaires ou selon la demande.

(3) Voir conditions

Consultez également la page dédié aux horaires de train Bordeaux Tours .

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(1) Meilleurs prix

Meilleurs prix trouvés entre ces 2 villes à partir des recherches effectuées par les utilisateurs du site à partir d'un historique pouvant aller jusqu'à 6 mois.

(2) Calendrier des prix

Prix et disponibilités trouvées il y a moins de 30 jours.

(3) Horaires des prochains trains

La grille des prochains départs s'affiche pour les trains au départ aujourd'hui ou demain.

Bordeaux Travel Guide

Everything You Need to Know About the Paris to Bordeaux Train

Bordeaux Travel Resources

With regular trains from Paris to Bordeaux, you can be easily be sipping Grand Cru Classé in the blink of an eye. Paris to Bordeaux travel is a cinch thanks to the high speed trains in France finally linking the two cities as of 2017. The TGV Paris Bordeaux route reduced the formerly 3.5 hour journey to a fast 2 hours and 4 minutes. It’s such fast trip between Paris Montparnasse and Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean that you barely have time to settle in and queue up in the bar car for a snack, in the best way possible.

While Bordeaux does have the Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, it’s often less expensive and there are far more flight options when you arrive to France in Paris. Living in Bordeaux, we ourselves often fly to international destinations off the European continent from Paris. The 2-hour fast train to Paris and the fares on low-cost OUIGO make flying in/out of Paris easy and affordable.

If you’re arriving for your trip to Bordeaux via Paris and then taking the train, read on. We know train travel, which never really caught on in the US, can be a bit complex. But train travel is alive and well in France, and it’s the most environment-friendly way to travel these days. We’ve put together this guide with everything you need to know about the Paris to Bordeaux train route and using trains in France.

Booking Trains in France

We really recommend buying tickets in advance, particularly when traveling TGV routes and OUIGO trains. Other trains like regionally operating TER trains aren’t necessary to book in advance and fares don’t fluctuate, as they have only one fixed fare for the route. But when it comes to the TGV lines like the Paris to Bordeaux train and vice versa, fares are just like airfare. The fares fluctuate, increase in price the closer you get to your date of travel, and fares can vary widely in price depending on the popularity of the route, day of week, and even hour.

A reservation is compulsory on all TGV and OUIGO trains as you have an assigned seat, just like on an airplane. Once you book your reservation, you’re committed to a specific train on a set day and time.

Reservations for SNCF train tickets open 92 days in advance, and a little longer in advance for July and August trains. In a logical world, there would be one website where you can buy all French train tickets since nearly all the trains are operated by SNCF. But that would be too easy! No, there are a number of websites you have to navigate through when looking for the best fares, and they aren’t often easy to use even if you are French.

If you’re a foreigner without a French phone number and French bank card, you can almost certainly forget about using SNCF’s multitude of websites for TGV online booking. I can’t even say how many desperate emails I’ve gotten and people I’ve helped navigate the SNCF and OUIGO sites. OUIGO in particular tends to reject foreign credit cards, and foreigners often have trouble with SNCF accepting cards.

In fact, three entrepreneurial French guys thought that they could sell SNCF tickets better than SNCF. They weren’t wrong. They created the website Capitaine Train in 2009, raised over €2.5 million in funds by partnering with SNCF and a number of other European train lines including Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar and Thalys, before selling their start-up to Trainline in 2016.

We like to use the Trainline to book train tickets in France. Trainline shows all of the different types of trains and fares in one place at the same prices as SNCF, OUIGO and the like. Otherwise, when searching for train tickets from Paris to Bordeaux for example, you might have to jump around to various sites like SNCF and OUIGO . When looking for the cheapest Paris to Bordeaux TGV tickets, Trainline just makes it simple to find the best fare.

You can also book TER trains on Trainline. Just be sure to pay attention because you may have to print out your ticket at a self-service machine at the station when e-tickets aren’t available on the route.

Note that on some routes like purchasing a TGV online ticket, Trainline does charge a small fee of around 3%. It’s totally worth it though, because of the hassles usually experienced with the SNCF and OUIGO sites.

We also like Trainline because we can use it to book train routes all over Europe, not just in France. We’ve never had an issue using any credit or debit card, and we use cards from both our American and French banks. It’s definitely our go-to site when it comes to train travel in Europe.

The Types of Fares

TGV train tickets are sold in three fare classes: Standard (second class), Premiere (first class) and Business Premiere . Standard and Premiere fare classes have the same exchange rules since May 2019, which allow exchange or refund up to 30 days before departure for a fee of €5. From two days before departure until up to 30 minutes before departure, the fee increases to €15. Difference in price between the old and new ticket is added to the fee.

Business Premiere fares are totally flexible, allowing the ticket to be exchanged or refunded free of charge until up to 30 minutes after departure. Typically only around €10 more in price from the Premiere fare, it’s totally worth it to purchase Business Premiere for this flexibility alone. But you do get a few other perks with the fare including lounge access prior to departure, a complimentary beverage and newspaper delivered to you on the platform, express priority lanes for boarding, complimentary wifi onboard, and ability to pre-book a meal and collect it from the bar car with priority service.

With the OUIGO trains, prices start from €10 each way. There’s only one class, which is all second class. The tickets are sold as Standard , with a outlet to charge a phone or device for a few Euros more called Avec Prise , and a seat with an outlet in a quiet car called Tranquille for an additional few Euros. All fares include 1 carry-on and 1 cabin bag. Bicycles, boxes and large packages aren’t allowed on these trains.

TER trains have two fares, a tariff normal for the standard second class fare and first class . The fares are fixed, though depending on the region, you may find that off-peak trains are a little less in price. You don’t have an assigned coach or seat on TER trains beyond first or second class coaches; you simply validate your ticket in the machines and hop on board to find a seat. You may have to stand, though you’re typically only traveling short distances. The ticket is valid for travel on any train on the date the ticket is validated up until 11:59pm.

Children aged from infant to 3 years of age are free on all French trains, but only if they sit on your lap. If you want a seat for the child aged 0-3 years of age, there is usually a small and very reasonable fee for the seat of just a few Euros.

Dogs of all sizes can also ride on all French trains, with one exception. Eurostar does not allow any animals on their trains with the exception of guide dogs. All dogs, no matter whether they are in a carrier or on a lead, need a ticket. The fares vary depending on the train company, but you can expect to pay €7 per pet on SNCF and TER trains, €10 for a dog on a lead on OUIGO and €20 for a dog on a lead on TGVLyria trains. The pet fares are the same regardless of which fare class your tickets are booked in, and there are no designated pet seats or carriages.

Purchasing a ticket for your dog is very easy. You can’t purchase pet tickets in Trainline, but I personally still book my own train tickets using Trainline and then purchase my pet ticket either online or in the station.

The Various Types of French Trains

There’s more than one type of train in the French rail network, and if you’re travel around France by train it’s good to know about the various types.

SNCF is the French National Railway company and is state-owned. It operates nearly all trains the trains in France, including the TGV and OUIGO high-speed trains. You can see a map of the French rail network with all the destinations served in France.

The TGV train network is France’s high-speed train and currently contains more than 2600 kilometers (over 1600 miles) of lines connecting major cities in France and Europe. You can see a map of the TGV destinations served by high-speed train.

TGVLyria trains are specifically the trains connecting France and Switzerland.

OUIGO is France’s low-cost high speed train network. It’s operated by SNCF and runs at the same speed of 270-320 kph (160-199 mph) as the TGV trains, but for a fraction of the cost with fares from Paris – Bordeaux and Bordeaux – Paris starting from €10 each way. OUIGO offers only one standard fare class. You can see a map of OUIGO destinations .

Intercités trains are simply the routes not served by the TGV high-speed train. All Intercités journeys are operated by SNCF.

The TER train, which stands for Transport Express Régional, are the regionally operated trains. They are still operated by SNCF. These trains don’t have assigned seating and have fixed-pricing, so there’s no advantage to pre-booking tickets.

What To Expect When Taking the Paris – Bordeaux Train (And Vice Versa)

As Americans, we’re typically don’t travel by train in the US. The US isn’t that well connected by train even though we do have Amtrack, and travel times can be even up to several days. But train travel in France is generally good, inexpensive and fast. We know it can be a bit daunting using the French railway system. Heck, we regularly even observe other Europeans and French confused about various aspects of using the French rail network, particularly when they don’t use it regularly.

We travel around France and the Nouvelle Aquitaine by train regularly, so using the French train system is practically second nature at this point. We documented a recent Bordeaux – Paris train journey step-by-step from when you arrive at the station through finding your seat on the train to help you understand exactly what to expect.

You should arrive at the train station from 30 – 60 minutes before the departure time of your train. In Gare Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, arriving 30 minutes prior to your train’s departure is plenty. It’s only a couple minutes walk to even the furthest tracks and your train won’t be assigned a track (think of a track like an airport gate) until 20-30 minutes before departure for TGV trains. In Paris, the train stations can be much larger and somewhat confusing. If you’re unfamiliar with the station in Paris, you should arrive from 45 – 60 minutes before departure time.

Just like in an airport, there are arrival and departure boards. These boards list the train number, which is like a flight number that you can use to verify you’re looking at the correct train. Next to the train number is the departure time. The final destination of the train is listed after the departure time, for example: Paris Montparnasse . Finally the track number will be listed, typically 30 minutes before departure for TGV trains.

If you’ve purchased your ticket online, you may be able to download and print it. Or if you’ve purchased through an app like Trainline, you may have an e-ticket right in the app. With print-at-home tickets that have a QR barcode and with e-tickets in your app, you can proceed straight to the train track.

TER trains typically require you to print your ticket from one of the machines in the station. Or if you’ve purchased a ticket from the counter or self-service machines in the station, you need to validate your ticket. You validate your train ticket at a validation machine, which are located around the station. In Bordeaux and Paris Montparnasse stations, the validation machines are bright yellow. Simply insert your ticket and the machine stamps a date and time on it. Without this validation stamp, you can be fined when the controllers come around to check your ticket.

With the Paris to Bordeaux high speed train, a controller checks your ticket before even entering the track. It’s not a security scan like airport security, but just ensures that everyone boarding the train does in fact have a ticket.

Your ticket has the information about your train coach number and your seat number. It’s generally easier to board the train at your coach (car), otherwise you may need to walk up and down stairs and between cars.

Once on the track platform, you’ll see another digital display showing the layout of the train. While it might seem like it would make sense that coach 1 would be the very first car and then each coach number would follow in numerical order, the train isn’t always laid out like that. The digital display shows where the coaches are, making is easier to know where your assigned coach is located.

Each coach also has a digital display showing the coach number, the train number, and the departing and final arrival destinations. Verify your coach number before boarding the train.

A little sign in the car either on the wall or on the doors themselves will show which seat numbers are to the left, right or upstairs. Also pay attention for these signs to easily find your seat. Then the seats themselves are again numbered. As in the example above, seat 863 is the aisle seat and 864 is the window seat.

Once you’ve found your seat, you can sit back and relax for the short journey with a Paris to Bordeaux train time of just 2 hours 4 minutes. A controller may come around again to check your ticket, so always have it handy.

Tips for Train Travel in France

Now that you generally know how to book train tickets and how to use trains in France, there are a few final tips for making train travel in France a breeze.

• Print your print-at-home tickets out or download an app like Trainline to use e-tickets on your smart phone in advance.
• Some tickets like for TER trains are not available to print-at-home or as e-tickets. You’ll need to collect these tickets at the self-service kiosks in any French train station. If you booked on Trainline, you only need the reference number and the lead passenger’s surname to print the tickets from the kiosk. If you booked on SNCF’s website , you need the original credit card in order to access the booking. The kiosk’s only work with European-format chip and PIN cards, so if you’ve managed to book on SNCF with an American card you’ll likely need to visit the ticket counter to have an agent print your tickets for you.
• Don’t forget to validate any tickets you had to print at the kiosks in the yellow validation machines. You simply put the barcode end of the ticket face up, which looks very similar to an airplane ticket, in the gray “mouth” of the machine. It will stamp a time and date code on to the ticket. You may be fined by the controller if you don’t validate your ticket.
• Most TGV trains have a bar car serving snacks, sandwiches, coffee and beer and wine. TER trains do not have a bar car. You can bring any food and drink on to the train with you, and many people do this. There are usually a selection of cafes and shops selling take-away food items and drinks in the larger train stations. And yes, you can even bring a bottle of wine if you like!
• There are no baggage fees, size restrictions or weight limits when traveling by train as there are with airlines – with the exception of OUIGO . But remember that you don’t check bags in and there are no baggage handlers to manage your bags for you. So be sure you can easily lift your bags up the stairs and into the cars on your own.
• Regional TER trains allow you to travel with a bicycle for no charge. There are several Bordeaux châteaux you can reach by regional TER trains , and some we recommend taking a bike with you to easily travel between the train station and wineries. There’s a small fee for taking bicycle’s on TGV trains and some routes you’re even required to place your bike in a bike bag. So be sure to check restrictions when traveling longer distances with bicycles.
• Dogs are beloved in France and they are allowed on all French trains. Smaller dogs that fit in a carrier bag pay just a small fee starting from €7 depending on the train company. Larger dogs must wear a muzzle and be on a leash. After a successful petition in 2021 to make pet train travel more accessible to all, larger pets now pay a small fee starting from €7 depending on the train company. Find all the regulations for traveling with your pet on the SNCF site . Pet tickets aren’t available to book on Trainline. You have to book pet tickets directly on the various train company websites, at kiosks in the station or in the boutique at the station.

Helpful Words and Phrases to Know When Taking Trains in France

Here’s some helpful terminology to known when using trains in France. But don’t worry: train stations in France, especially in major cities like Paris and Bordeaux, are like international airports. There are usually signs in both French and English.

Gare : train station in French

SNCF : France’s state-owned national railway network, which is short for Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer

TGV : France’s high-speed train network, which is short for Train à Grande Vitesse, and operated by SNCF

OUIGO : France’s low-cost high-speed rail network operated by SNCF

TER : France’s regionally operated rail network servicing villages, and short for Transport Express Régional

Compostez votre billet : validate your ticket, which you do at the yellow machines

Coach : the train car

Place : your seat number

Billet : ticket in French

How to Navigate Train Strikes in France

While the French rail network is very well connected and generally a fantastic way to explore France, protesting is also the national sport. Sometimes trains in France go on strike, and it can be both stressful and a hassle for tourists and locals alike.

Though a major inconvenience, you generally don’t have to worry about if and how a French train strike might affect your trip to France. The most important thing to know about train strikes in France is that they are scheduled in advance, with dates and times posted online in advance. Generally train strikes are announced at least 10 days in advance, and train strikes in France don’t always affect all French trains.

Be Informed of Upcoming Strikes in France

If you’re planning a trip to France, and especially if protests have been making world news recently, you’ll want to bookmark the website C’est la Grève . This website lists most scheduled strikes and protests. The website is in French, but you can pop the site in to your Chrome Browser to translate. You’ll want to be aware of any “grève générale et nationale” as these are national general strikes, and typically some trains such as SNCF and RAPT (regional Paris trains) and public transport is affected. You can also search for transport specific strikes.

The C’est la Grève website is a good start, but you’ll also want to look at the Traffic Info section of your specific train company website. The Traffic Info section will list upcoming disruptions. You can find the most up-to-date Traffic Info for SNCF and TGV trains within France, TGVLyria and Thalys trains to see if your trip is affected.

What To Do If There is a Train Strike in France During Your Trip

So what do you do if there’s a train strike in France and your trains are affected?

Train strikes generally last only one day on the planned strike day. Train strikes in France also do not affect all trains operating in France.

Once a strike is scheduled, SNCF blocks any further booking for the strike day in their reservation system. If your travel plans are flexible, just book your trains for either the days before the strike or the days following the planned strike. Know that trains will more full and busy on the day immediately following a strike.

If you’ve already booked and are mid-travel, a train strike could be much more of a hassle. Generally, SNCF informs customers about the trains or train lines impacted 1-2 days before the strike date by email. Passengers are notified by email and given opportunity to re-book at no additional cost or get a refund if your train is cancelled due to a strike.

If your train is not cancelled, you don’t have to worry. The train will operate (there may be some delays or disruptions), but you won’t just be left stranded last minute.

If your train arrives at your destination late due to a strike you may be entitled to compensation. This even includes your dog, as they also require a ticket to ride all French trains! For TGV, Intercités, OUIGO, and international lines, passengers are entitled to compensations ranging from 25% to 75% of the ticket price depending on the length of the delay with a minimum delay for compensation of 30 minutes.

You can make your requests for compensation for delayed TGV and Intercité trains on this website:  https://garantie30minutes.sncf.com/s/?language=en_US

This article contains affiliate links. When you book on Trainline , SNCF or OUIGO through our affiliate partner sites, we earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

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About Jennifer Dombrowski

Jennifer Dombrowski is an independent travel publisher and an American expat who has lived in Bordeaux, France since 2016. She previously lived in Northern Italy in a small village near Venice for seven years where she fell in love with wine and wine tourism. She is an award-winning travel writer. She is also a travel correspondent on Traveling on the American Forces Radio Network. Luxe Adventure Traveler was named one of the top travel blogs to watch by the Huffington Post and TripAdvisor, and has been featured by top publications such as National Geographic, CNN, Buzzfeed, and Business Insider. Jennifer's photography has also been featured on publications such as USA Today and Travel + Leisure and on the Travel Channel.

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July 25, 2021 at 4:03 am

This is super helpful! The only question it leaves unanswered for me is how to get to the TGV from CDG airport when I arrive (in a few weeks).

Jennifer Dombrowski says

July 28, 2021 at 4:17 pm

You can take the train from CDG in to Paris. You’ll need to also use the metro or take a taxi to change train stations.

Pookie says

August 9, 2021 at 4:57 pm

A question – I’m thinking of taking the TGV from CDG to Bordeaux St. Jean in early November. My flight gets into CDG at 8:00 am. The earliest TGV out of CDG around noon requires one change at Massy Station, with about 50 min to spare, which I assume is plenty of time. Is the Massy Station easy to navigate with a carryon suitcase for someone who doesn’t speak French? Or should I wait around at CDG until 6:00 pm for a direct train to Bordeaux?

August 11, 2021 at 1:42 pm

Hi! With 50 minutes, you have plenty of time in the train station. The stations are very simple to use. You likely will need to change platforms when you change trains, but it only takes a few minutes to walk from one platform to another.

November 3, 2021 at 11:18 pm

I am a bit confused about the the most efficient way to get to Bordeau St. Jean from Paris CDG via the TGV. Should I take a local train from CDG to Gare Montparnesse and then pick up the TGV from there? Or can I take it directly from CDG?

Thank you for your help.

February 8, 2022 at 12:34 pm

There is a train you can take directly from CDG, but it doesn’t often line up with the flight times the best. I always find it best to just transfer to Montparnasse and then get the direct train to Bordeaux from there as there are trains just about every hour.

Katie Lamb says

November 9, 2021 at 9:35 pm

How many times does the TGV run from CDG each day directly to Bordeaux. From what I can find it appears to run twice per day… 8:10 am and 6pm. There are many other trains but TGV runs twice. Is that accurate?

February 8, 2022 at 12:32 pm

No, it runs many times. There are trains every 1-2 hours.

Jacqui Carter says

June 14, 2022 at 7:23 pm

Hi Jennifer My bloke and I are travelling by train to Paris from the Aude on 20th June, changing at Bordeaux, and with only 14 minutes to switch trains. As the timing feels a little tight, I’m wondering whether the Paris train always leaves from the same platform, and if so if you know what number platform it is? Grateful for any/all help comments! All the best Jacqui et Chubb Carter

June 14, 2022 at 7:29 pm

Hi Jacqui, the trains depart from all different platforms. The platforms are often only assigned shortly before the train departure. But 14 minutes will really be plenty of time. There is typically a screen in the cars showing connecting train info, so you can know which platform you need to get your next connecting train from. Or you can also look on the website https://www.garesetconnexions.sncf/fr/gare/frboj/bordeaux-saint-jean to see the connecting train info.

Bordeaux is not a massive train station. Likely it will take maximum of 5 minutes to go from the arriving platform to your connecting train’s platform.

June 16, 2022 at 12:20 am

Thanks, Jennifer – this is reassuring and very helpful!

Katie Momo says

August 3, 2022 at 2:55 pm

This is so helpful!! I’ve been to France (and different places in Europe) several times and only heard about about Trainline from your blog! ALWAYS had trouble getting train tickets, I’m excited to try this. Thank you so much!!

Suzanne Walsh says

August 23, 2022 at 4:47 am

Jennifer, My question is similar to the one above. In September, my partner and I will take the TGV from Paris Montparnasse to Bordeaux. We then have only 11 minutes to find and board our TER train to Perigueux. We are unfamiliar with the Bordeaux station and are afraid that we will miss our local train. I like your suggestion that the arriving TGV will probably show connecting train information. Do you have any further guidance in navigating the station from the TGV arrival area to the TER departure area? Thanks in advance for your help! Suzanne

August 23, 2022 at 6:44 am

Hi Suzanne,

TGV and TER trains are all in the same area. As an example, you might be arriving on track 5 and your connecting train departs from track 8. You just get off, walk down the stairs to the underground passageway where all the stairwells to the tracks are and go up the entrance to the track. It only takes a few minutes.

You can look at the arrivals and departures online, or also on the train there will be a video screen with this information. Tracks aren’t assigned until a few minutes (usually 15-20 minutes) before as it’s a constant coming and going of trains.

Ann Spencer says

December 13, 2022 at 12:53 am

We are planning to take the TGV from GDG to meet our cruise ship in Bordeaux. How far is the port from the train station? What is the best way to make this connection,,

February 2, 2023 at 2:34 pm

You can hop right on a tram outside the train station here in Bordeaux. There is a tram stop very near where the ships dock. Tram is definitely the best way!

January 8, 2023 at 6:30 pm

I normally never leave comments but I have to say this article is extremely helpful and detailed, thank you! I’ve taken trains in S Korea, Czech, Japan, London, Austria, and Hungary and all were fine but for some reason I’m really stressed about the France trains (and my French is pretty good) 😀. I think it’s the Thalys then TGV then TER that got me as they are different stations but your article helped clarify. Merci!

January 14, 2023 at 2:38 pm

Hi Heidi! Don’t worry about the different TGV, TER etcétéra. It’s all part of one network. I’m so glad you found the article helpful and I hope you have a great trip!

Laurel Lachesnez-Heude says

January 30, 2023 at 9:30 pm

Hi Jennifer, Excellent information but need to ask about Paris-Bordeaux TGV accommodations for a full size piece of luggage.I need to keep it with me. Is this possible? Many thanks! Laurel

February 2, 2023 at 2:32 pm

Luggage has to go on the rack or fit under your seat on the train. If it’s a large bag that you absolutely have to keep with you in your seat, you could purchase 2 seats. Otherwise, there won’t be guaranteed space for the bag. And it can’t block the aisle. You could also book a seat near the luggage racks so you can keep an eye on your bag.

The good news is that if you have a direct train with no other stops, you can relax once the train starts moving. If you’re worried, you could stand near the luggage rack until the train doors are closed and you’re on your way. Then go stand near the luggage again about 10-15 minutes before your arrival.

Hope that helps!

Frank Corcillo says

February 6, 2023 at 12:13 am

looking to go from paris to Bordeaux for a day trip taking the TGV train. Is it mandatory to buy a rail pass or can you just buy a ticket?

February 6, 2023 at 9:04 pm

A rail pass is not needed, but you will want to buy a ticket in advance!

February 6, 2023 at 10:49 pm

Thanks, for some reason the rail pass is being automatically included in the ticket order. Also, way more expensive than I expected, 350 euro round trip for 2 people!

March 2, 2023 at 5:37 pm

Hi Jennifer, I have a huge hockey bag to carry! We arrive CDG and then need to travel to Bordeaux via train. Will this bag be an issue? Is there a place to pay and store the bag at Montparnasse if we want to leave it and travel the city for the day? Thank you

March 11, 2023 at 1:06 pm

Yes, you can bring the bag on the train. There is a luggage area to place bags. Sometimes, like on OUIGO, there is an additional fee for large pieces of luggage like you are describing. But it is a nominal fee – on OUIGO there is an option called OUIGO Plus. It is 7€ to add OUIGO Plus on to your reservation and it includes a piece of hand luggage, a carry-on piece that you can place either under your seat or on the rack above the seat and a large piece of luggage you can place on the rack.

And yes, there are luggage storage options right in the Montparnasse station if you want to store any bags for the day while exploring before your train.

Julie A says

March 6, 2023 at 7:08 pm

Thank you for this information. one question I have is when traveling Ouigo. What do you do if you have a full size suit case from your travels?

March 11, 2023 at 1:04 pm

With OUIGO, you have an option called OUIGO Plus. It is 7€ to add OUIGO Plus on to your reservation and it includes a piece of hand luggage, a carry-on piece that you can place either under your seat or on the rack above the seat and a large piece of luggage you can place on the rack. You also get a choice of seat included and access to the Fast Pass line when traveling from Paris. I use this option myself when I have a few bags. Hope that helps!

April 18, 2023 at 3:22 am

Hi! This post is so helpful! My family is going to France this summer and going to visit friends in Amsterdam. We used Trainline per your advise and found a route. It does say 2.5 hours “to change stations” between Paris Montparnasse and Paris Gare du Nord. So the train does not take us to Paris Gare du Nord? We have to find our own way? Another train?

Thank you! Sarah

Sharon says

June 10, 2023 at 12:05 am

Your information is very helpful! I am still uncertain EXACTLY how to land in Paris and get to the train station to get to Bordeaux. Thank you!

June 16, 2023 at 1:40 am

I bought a ouigo ticket online on the SNCF website going from Montparnasse to Bordeaux. (No problem with the US credit card by the way). I did not realize that I had to pay extra for more than one piece of luggage. I have a full-size suitcase and a box. Is it possible to surplus the surplus charge at the train station?

July 9, 2023 at 11:20 am

You can just add extra luggage in your booking.

July 9, 2023 at 8:40 pm

I didn’t bother and was able to bring both pieces of luggage anyway. No one was checking. There was plenty of space. Incidentally, I payed extra to change my seat after booking to be close to my friend which I didn’t need to do either. There were extra seats and I could have easily swapped seats.

amy lebowitz says

July 28, 2023 at 12:38 pm

This is super helpful. We are flying in to Paris at the end of August and need to take a train to Bordeaux. We just realized that the trains from the airport don’t run very often and ofter very few direct trains. How far is the Montparnasse train station from the airport? Is it easy to get a taxi from the airport to Montparnasse to catch the TGV direct to Bordeaux? Thanks!

August 7, 2023 at 10:22 am

Yes, it is very easy to get a taxi from the airport. Paris taxis have a fixed rate of 55€ to travel to the Right Bank of Paris, and 60€ to travel into the Left Bank. Montparnasse is on the Left Bank.

John Civic says

January 4, 2024 at 5:45 pm

So, I have read the above questions and I still do not see an answer as to how one gets from CDG airport to the train station. Also how does one know what to book on Trainline Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG T2 or Aéroport Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle CDG?

March 28, 2024 at 12:07 pm

Which train station are you asking about getting to? There is a train station in CDG airport. If you’re traveling from another of Paris’ many trains stations, then there are a variety of transport modes to get from CDG to that particular station that could include taxi, metro, RER, bus or a combination of several modes.

Elizabeth Preuss says

January 10, 2024 at 9:42 pm

This is such good information and I think we might use the train to go from Paris to Bordeaux. The questions I have are regarding seats and storage. I did not read or see any pictures on the seats and where we will store our luggage. Are the seats individual like an airplane? Do we all face the same direction? Or are we facing other people? Will our knees be touching? Or are they a bench seat like a bus? Will our luggage sit in the floor between our legs or in upper compartments and is that a problem with the amount of availability? Thanks in advance.

March 28, 2024 at 12:05 pm

There are luggage racks in each train compartment. This is where larger pieces of luggage go. There is a small rack running above all the seats on each side of the train, and you can place things like a jacket or a small backpack or tote back above.

As for seats, there are seats facing both directions. In standard class, it is typically two seats on either side of the aisle. There is usually two tables with four seats around the table in each train car, and these are the only seats where you would be facing other passengers.

January 31, 2024 at 2:50 am

Very useful info, thank you. We are planning to take a TGV from Paris to Bordeaux on Friday 7th June to link up with a river cruise starting Sunday 9th June. If there is a strike on the Friday, how likely is it that there will be sufficient seats available on the Saturday for us to change to, or failing that, the Sunday?

March 28, 2024 at 12:02 pm

You would know at a minimum several days in advance if your particular train is going to be affected. Even on a strike day, not all trains are impacted. Some still run. So it’s not something to exert a lot of worry over. In the worst case scenario, there are other modes of transportation from buses like Flixbus or a car rental.

Carlin says

March 18, 2024 at 12:30 am

Hi, This information is so helpful! Family friends and I will be traveling from Paris to Bordeaux in May and then renting a couple of cars to head to the Dordogne for a week. Do you have a recommendation on booking a rental car near Bordeaux St Jean or at the Bordeaux airport? Also, when selecting seats on the train is there a way to tell if you are facing forward or backward? Thank you!

March 28, 2024 at 11:59 am

Hi! It depends on which train you’ve booked. With OUIGO for example, there’s no way to know the direction of travel when reserving seats. For rental cars, I’ve rented cars both from the train station and airport. Either are very easy to access by tram, and I usually find the prices a bit cheaper from the airport. I always recommend sticking with the major worldwide companies like Budget or Sixt.

Liz Pierce says

March 20, 2024 at 3:04 am

My husband and I will be traveling from Paris to Bourdeaux this September along with two family members. We’re all on the “mature” side, and the thought of carrying our bags onto and off the TGV is daunting. I know you said there are no porters–is there any way to get baggage help there and, later, at Bourdeaux for the trip back to Paris?? We’re willing to pay, of course. Thanks!

March 28, 2024 at 11:57 am

There is luggage porter service at all major train stations, however, this service is only available for disabled passengers holding a disability identification card. Otherwise, you need to be able to handle getting all your luggage on and off the train. If you have large luggage and this is of concern, you might consider a luggage shipping service to send your luggage from Paris to Bordeaux so you don’t have to manage it.

Elaine Hammer says

March 22, 2024 at 4:28 pm

This website is incredibly helpful! I am traveling to Bordeaux the end of June and we are flying into Orly; what would you recommend as the best way to get to the Montparnsse Station; metro or taxi?

March 28, 2024 at 11:50 am

Hi! The metro stations have a lot of stairs, which can be a real hassle when you’re carrying luggage. Escalators and elevators are not available in every station. Honestly, a taxi or Uber is worth it when dealing with luggage.

Ana Aceti says

March 27, 2024 at 2:33 pm

Hoping you can help as all the above information is a bit overwhelming. On Sept 18 we need to travel from Bordeaux to Munich. It seems that the best option is to take the train to Paris then fly Lufthansa from Paris to Munich.

I’m trying to figure out the train and metro schedules to determine if we can make a 2:30p flight out of CDG to Munich. Can you please help me?

March 28, 2024 at 11:47 am

To go the distance from Bordeaux to Munich, it is best to fly. You can fly from Bordeaux to Munich. Even with the connection, which is usually in Amsterdam via KLM, it will be far less expensive, faster and remove all the stress of getting to Paris to transfer to the airport for a flight.

Jan Singer says

April 16, 2024 at 2:35 pm

Great information on this site. Much appreciated. I will be traveling by train from Paris Montparnasse to Bordeaux and then changing trains with Angouleme as my final destination next month. Although I have a coach and seat number on the Paris to Bordeaux train, all I have is a train number and barcode for the Bordeaux to Angouleme ride. My ticket was booked through RailEurope. Does no coach and seat number mean that I can take any coach and seat on the ride to Angouleme? I look forward to your reply. Thank you in advance.

April 22, 2024 at 10:33 am

The OUIGO train between Bordeaux and Paris often already makes a stop already in Angouleme. I’m a bit confused. Are you staying in Bordeaux to visit and then going to Angouleme? Otherwise, Angouleme is in between Paris and Bordeaux, so there would be no reason to go all the way to Bordeaux to then go back north to Angouleme.

April 22, 2024 at 1:02 pm

Hi Jennifer. My final destination is Angouleme. Apparently there is no direct train from Paris to Angouleme on the day of my travel (5/18/24). So I have to go to Bordeaux and then change trains and go from Bordeaux to Angouleme. I have about 10 minutes to make that transfer. And there is no coach or seat number on my ticket. Can you offer any advice on a change of trains in Bordeaux? And because I do not have a seat number, can I assume that I can sit anywhere? Thanks again.

April 22, 2024 at 2:22 pm

There are a lot of French holidays in May and that is a Saturday, so the direct trains are likely already sold out. I had a look and presumably you have one of the trains booked that changes in Bordeaux. You change to a TER train, which is a regional train. These don’t have assigned seats. So when you change, you just get on and find an empty seat. And don’t worry about the amount of time to change – 10 minutes is plenty of time! I’ve even taken my dog out to potty quickly with 10 minutes time. Gare Bordeaux Saint Jean is actually quite a compact train station.

What I advise is about 10 minutes before you are due to arrive in Bordeaux, gather your things and go to the door of the car to be ready to hop right off. You can just stand in the entrance area of the car, and you won’t be alone doing it. You can also look on the app or the website for Gare Bordeaux Saint Jean https://www.garesetconnexions.sncf/fr/gares-services/bordeaux-saint-jean/horaires ahead of your arrival to see which track your connecting train is on by clicking the Horaires tab. It will show you arriving and departing trains like an airport arrivals and departures board. There are also screens all over the station – on the tracks and in the hall connecting the tracks – which you can look at to see which track your train is on.

Hope that all helps!

April 22, 2024 at 2:27 pm

That is such a great help Jennifer. Thank you so much!!

April 21, 2024 at 2:27 pm

Hi, to take the train from CDG to Bordeaux, which train station should we use at CDG? There appears to be 2. If our flights don’t line up, is there a train from CDG to Montparnasse? I saw a reference to a taxi. Thanks

April 22, 2024 at 10:31 am

There are 2 stops at CDG, one for Terminal 1 and one for Terminal 3. The same train lines run from both stops, so it only matters which Terminal you will be in. There is not a train from CDG to Montparnasse. You can take the RER and metro to reach Montparnasse or a taxi.

Michelle says

April 28, 2024 at 2:59 pm

This is such a great website, thank you! I have a timing question about getting from CDG to Montparnasse. Traveling with family including our mother who is in her early 80s so needs to be leisurely paced. We arrive CDG around 12:35 on a Friday (August) and there is a train leaving Montparnasse at 15:11 but worried that will be a little tight since we are unfamiliar with everything, or possible flight delays. Thinking we would taxi/uber to Montparnasse. There are not many tickets left so hoping to book soon. Otherwise there are later options around 16:06 on a longer train, and 17:00 again a short one but then we have a long delay. Suggestions? Also, is it much cheaper to buy round trip since we are still figuring out our return plans, wondering if we could just get teh outbound now or if it will cost a lot more. Thank you!

April 29, 2024 at 12:53 pm

Hi Michelle,

In a best case scenario of your flight arriving on time, planning around 1 hour for passport control and collecting your baggage, plus the travel time by taxi to Montparnasse, you’ll arrive within 2 hours of landing at CDG. So I feel like a train at 15:11 is very much cutting it close and there is a real possibility you would miss the train. I would opt for the 17:00 train to give you some cushion of time, and I honestly think you will be waiting to board for a much shorter amount of time than you think. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and shops in Montparnasse. The station is almost like a shopping mall.

Also, train tickets are sold by one way. Buying round trip doesn’t make the fares any cheaper. But as August and September are pretty much the peak travel times – and even more so this year with the Olympics and Paralympics during that period – I would suggest purchasing your train tickets as soon as possible once you figure out your return plans.

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Day Trip Paris To Bordeaux By Train

Bordeaux is a beautiful city in Southwestern France. Located on the River Garonne, Bordeaux is a vibrant port city with an illustrious history and incredible food and wine. The city boasts Neoclassical architecture dotted by Gothic churches and medieval-old gates. With old, narrow, charming streets and lovely squares filled with bars and restaurants, you will experience in Bordeaux the solemnity of the past with a zing of modernity.

While we recommend visiting Bordeaux in two or more days, a day trip to Bordeaux from Paris is still feasible, specifically thanks to the high-speed train connections (TGV trains).

Below we will explain how to plan your day trip from Paris to Bordeaux by train and how to get the most out of your 1 day in Bordeaux.

Bordeaux is one of the most popular day trips from Paris. Click here for the list of best day trips from Paris

How to Get from Paris to Bordeaux by Train

If you want to travel from Paris to Bordeaux by train for the day, consider leaving Paris with one of the first trains and catching one of the last ones for the journey back. The first Paris to Bordeaux TGV departs from Paris at 5:50 am, and the last leaves Bordeaux at 8:50 pm. Be mindful that the train tickets from Paris to Bordeaux sell out very fast, so booking your train tickets to Bordeaux online well in advance is key.

TIP: If this is your first time traveling in France by train, check out this quick guide to train travel in France .

To get from Paris to Bordeaux by train, you can opt for the InOui train or the Ouigo train , both high-speed trains (TGV). The main difference between the two SNCF services is the price, as Ouigo is a low-cost brand.

The non-stop regular TGV Paris to Bordeaux train ( InOui TGV trains ) departs from Paris Montparnasse train station (level 2) and arrive at Bordeaux – Saint-Jean train station. This Paris to Bordeaux train offers 22 daily routes, and the average journey duration is two hours and 15 minutes.

The TGV train Paris to Bordeaux with Ouigo trains departs from four different stations across Paris: Marne La Vallée train station, Paris Roissy CDG Airport station, Massy TGV station, and Paris Montparnasse station. The arrival train station is Bordeaux – Saint-Jean. The Ouigo trains operate only five rides per day and take between two and four hours to arrive in Bordeaux, depending on the departure station and possible intermediate stops. The ticket price includes a small suitcase or backpack, and anything else (more luggage, internet, and sometimes a simple plug for your devices) needs to be paid in addition to the ticket price – Click here to buy your TGV Paris to Bordeaux

Things to Do in Bordeaux in One Day

So you arrived at Bordeaux, now what? Here are some cool things that you can see or do in Bordeaux in one day:

1. Marché des Capucins (if early arrival)

If you arrive at Bordeaux on one of the first trains, getting a second coffee and eating something will be much needed. The best spot to do it is the Marché des Capucins (Place des Capucins, Monday closed), a fantastic market near the train station. Venture inside to discover a bit of southwest France’s rich gastronomic culture.

This market is also great for getting a glimpse of local life as you will find many locals doing their daily shopping for fruits and veggies here.

2. Take a Guided Tour (Walking Tour or Bike Tour)

A fantastic way to get to know Bordeaux in one day is by taking a guided tour. This 2-hour walking tour will lead you around Bordeaux to discover its UNESCO heritage-listed monuments and stunning architecture and learn about the city’s history and great Enlightenment philosophers.

The tour starts at 10.30 am in front of Tourism Office 12 Cours Juillet 30, so it’s a perfect choice for a day trip Paris to Bordeaux.

A guided bike tour is a good alternative, as it allows you to see more of Bordeaux in one day. Exploring Bordeaux by bike is super easy, as the city is totally flat and there are many bike lanes. This guided bike tour of Bordeaux takes 2.5 hours and starts at 9.45 am, leaving you the rest of the day in Bordeaux to explore other parts of the city on your own.

3. OR Get lost in the Old Town

If you don’t fancy a guided tour, you can just stroll around the city’s charming streets. Bordeaux’s Old Town is full of wonders, and there are some sights that you really shouldn’t miss.

Must-sees are Place des Quinconces and Place de la Comédie . The first is France’s largest square, while Place de la Comédie hosts two stunning neoclassical buildings, the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux and the Grand Hotel de Bordeaux .

Also, don’t skip Porte Cailhau , one of Bordeaux’s rarest medieval monuments.

4. Visit Cathedral Saint-André (and admire the Bell Tower)

Bordeaux’s Gothic Cathedral, the Cathedral Saint-André , is beautiful and historically important. This church is where young Eleanor of Aquitaine married the future King of France, Louis VII, in 1137. The entire building is listed as a French national monument and is free to enter.

The Cathedral Saint-André is wonderful inside, thanks to its rich decor. It also features a separate Bell Tower (Tour Pey Berland) in a Gothic flamboyant style. From the top of the Tower, you can admire breathtaking city views.

5. Have Lunch in One of the Lively Squares of Bordeaux

Bordeaux has plenty of lively squares with restaurants for uniquely French lunch. Choosing a square for your lunch break depends on where you are in the city, but we recommend three squares.

Place de Saint-Pierre , overlooked by St. Pierre Church, features beautiful old architecture housing local restaurants.

Place Camille Jullian is very popular among locals and tourists and boasts elegant restaurants with large terraces for a perfect sunny-day lunch.

Place du Palais is hidden in the shadow of the Porte Cailhau. Small but with a distinct charm, this square offers a couple of eateries where you can savor French cuisine.

6. Take a Stroll along the Garonne River Bank

An unmissable activity of your one day in Bordeaux is strolling along the Garonne River bank . Whether on foot or by bike, nothing is more relaxing than exploring the city’s riverside.

While along the river back, make sure to stop by the extremely scenic Place de la Bourse , listed as a UNESCO World Heritage for its incredible architecture and history. Right across the square is the peculiar Miroir d’Eau , a huge pool that creates a spectacular mirror effect, and that is the most-photographed site in Bordeaux.

7. Aperitif in one of Bordeaux Wine Bars

The apéro ( French aperitif ) is a French tradition you can’t miss! It is the moment right before dinner when friends gather and have drinks while eating appetizers.

There is no better place to do an aperitif than in a wine bar in Bordeaux. The city is known worldwide for its wine production, so make sure to stop by one of the city’s wine bars (or one of the squares mentioned above) to sip on glasses of Bordeaux wine while trying plates of regional cheese and charcuterie (named “planches”).

Or why not a Lillet? One of the most famous French drinks , Lillet was born in Bordeaux, and you will find it everywhere in the city.

What a fantastic way to end your day trip to Bordeaux from Paris!

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OUIGO review: What’s it like to travel on the low cost train line? 

By: Author Sophie Nadeau

Posted on Last updated: 5th February 2024

Categories France

Last Updated on 5th February 2024 by Sophie Nadeau

If you’re looking for a train where you can travel across long distances across France for low cost fares, then OUIGO is a popular option. I’ve taken trains with this company more times than I can count and travelling with OUIGO often feels like the no frills train equivalent to travelling with a budget airline. So here’s my complete OUIGO review, as well as things to know before taking the train.

Is OUIGO worth it? In short, if you’re looking for cheap and cheerful prices and don’t really mind compromising on comfort in order to save some of your budget for other aspects of your trip, then OUIGO is worth it (probably).

However, if you’re looking for a longer answer, then read on for a full breakdown of how to buy tickets, what to know before booking a OUIGO train, and what the trains are like. Furthermore, if you’re travelling with kids, then OUIGO offers very cheap children’s’ fares.

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OUIGO is a high speed train service in France, meaning that it goes between major cities and destinations in France like Nice, Marseille, Cannes, Paris, Marne-la-Vallée (Disneyland Paris), Nantes, Lille, and CDG airport. The train runs up to 300 km an hour (sometimes up to 320 km an hour on some lines).

As of 2021, OUIGO also offers trains in Spain. As of 2022, OUIGO introduced OUIGO Classique, which differs from their ‘Grand Vitesse’ (high speed offerings) . Basically, the trains will take you to more destinations, but at the usual speed of a normal train, on classic inter-city non high speed routes as opposed to a high speed one.

SNCF Voyageurs is a French transportation company with two offerings: TGV INOUI and OUIGO. Both are high speed train lines, with one offering a higher level of comfort, with the other offering a lower cost offering for the budget conscious traveller.

OUIGO is a low-cost branch of the SNCF group which was established in 2013. The idea was taken straight from low-cost airlines, where you get a seat at a low cost (from as little as 10 euros for an adult and 5 euros for a child) and pretty much nothing else. You have to pay for extras like a plug socket or a seat reservation.

There is only one class aboard OUIGO trains: second class seats. This is different from the TGV INOUI service, where you can book seats in different classes and there are other amenities aboard like the opportunity to buy snacks and drinks.

OUIGO trains also tend to run less frequently than their TGV counterparts and also tend to serve less desirable stations (i.e. ones which are a little way out of town).

OUIGO train tickets are only available online and only then at a few vendors. You can buy tickets directly on the site  www.ouigo.com , where you’ll find tickets for as little as 10 euros to Lyon or Bordeaux.

You can also buy train tickets at www.sncf-connect.com without a booking fee or at www.thetrainline.com  for a small booking fee. You can’t buy OUIGO tickets at stations and you can’t buy them on most online vendors. Eurail and Interrail passes aren’t valid on these services. If you book these trains in conjunction with other fares, this is at your own risk as, if the train is delayed, you could end up missing your connection.

You can only buy tickets with a credit or debit card issued in the following countries:  Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Pierre & Miquelon, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom.

If you don’t have one of the above cards, then you can go on The Train Line and select the option to pay with PayPal. Unfortunately this does mean that you’ll have to pay the (small) extra booking fee. You could also pay on SNCF connect and use Apple Pay.

When it comes to presenting your ticket, there is nowhere at the station to print it out. You’ll have to present a mobile phone version of your ticket via a QR code or alternatively print the ticket out.

Dynamic pricing is in place so the more popular the train route and the closer to your journey date you book, the more expensive the train will be. Tickets are advertised as starting at €10, though these typically sell out pretty fast. Realistically, you’ll be looking at €20 to €60 per ticket.

As I mentioned, there is only one class of seat on OUIGO. The difference between these two fares is that one is the no frills fare (much like taking a Ryanair flight with no extras) and the other includes a seat reservation, one bag, some streaming content on WiFi (because, yes, this is also a payable service), and faster boarding at some Paris stations (though I’ve never seen this ‘faster boarding’ process in action).

If you want to bring a bag and make a seat reservation, then OUIGO Plus is the cheaper bundle to get. If you just want to choose your own seat and don’t need to bring anything more than a cabin bag, then it’s cheaper to pay for OUIGO Essentiel and pay for the extra seat selection supplement (which we will detail below).

Yes, OUIGO trains have basic amenities like bathrooms and air conditioning. However, there is no dining carriage or dining trolley aboard and so be sure to come well prepared with your own drinks and snacks (especially if you have an hours long journey ahead of you).

There’s one important aspect that you should bear in mind when booking OUIGO trains and that is, if you want to bring anything larger than a cabin bag, you’re meant to pay a supplement of 5 euros (maximum of two large bags per person).

In theory, only people who have paid for baggage are allowed to use the luggage racks at either end of the cabin but in practice everyone does so there’s never enough space for all large bags. Those who are not paid are meant to put their cabin bags under their seats.

I have been on OUIGO trains where people have been checked if they have paid for bags or not (similar to low cost airlines) and I have been on trains where they haven’t been checked. I would recommend arriving to your train as soon as possible for the aforementioned luggage issues.

You have to pay if you want to choose your own seat, which I highly recommend doing so as to avoid central middle seats. You already get a seat as part of the OUIGO Plus option. If you don’t need a bag and want to add a seat reservation to OUIGO essentiel, then there are a few options available:

• Solo – if you want the single seat in the downstairs carriage you’ll have to pay a fee of €7
• Standard place – in a duo (upstairs) or a trio (downstairs) €3
• If you want a plug socket – (only downstairs) €3

Pay close attention to the train station you’re booking to and from: Many larger cities in France have several train stations, some of which can be quite a distance from the city centre and may not be that convenient for you to travel to if you then have to pay an additional taxi or bus fare to get to your final destination.

OUIGO trains are at inconvenient times: One of the main reasons which OUIGO services are so cheap are that they travel at times that most people don’t want to travel at. This can include really early in the morning (we recently took one at 6:30 AM) and at lunch time.

OUIGO tickets are nonrefundable: One of the next reasons why OUIGO is so cheap is that tickets are non refundable, which can make them kind of inconvenient. However, for a supplement of 19 euros (plus the fare difference of the new train), you can switch your ticket for up to 30 minutes prior to departure.

There’s no catering onboard: As I mentioned, there’s nowhere onboard to buy food or drinks so come well prepared with your own snacks and drinks. We made sure to come with lots of water, some snacks, and even a few sandwiches as we would be travelling through lunchtime.

You have to show your ID prior to boarding: Much like the baggage situation, there are trains I’ve been on where you have to show your ID together with your ticket to board the train and there are trains I’ve been on where you haven’t had to show your ID prior to boarding.

There are no plug outlets onboard: Unfortunately there are no electrical plug sockets onboard (which honestly is a bit convenient if you’re planning to work on a six hour train) unless you pay an extra supplement of 2 euros to sit in the quiet carriage.

You have to be at the station half an hour before boarding: Another inconvenience of taking the OUIGO from the departure station is that boarding starts half an hour before boarding and doors close fifteen minutes before the train departure. This takes away a bit of the ease of taking the train, where you can usually rock up just a few minutes ahead of time.

Information and announcements are only in French: The first difficulty you might find when wishing to book a OUIGO train is that the actual OUIGO website is only in French. You can get around this by purchasing tickets on the Train Line or on SNCF Connect. Announcements on the train and in stations are only in French.

All OUIGO trains are in the same format, and as I previously mentioned, all seats are the same (2nd) class. Each train seats 1268 passengers (634 per trainset), making this 20% more than regular TGV trains.

The train carriages are reformatted TGV Duplex trains, meaning that they’re double decker and have the catering carriage removed. The upstairs comprises of two seats by two seats while the downstairs is comprised of three seats by a single seat.

There is one set of tables per train carriage, meaning that if you want to grab a table, then you should book a seat with a reservation well in advance. I would try and avoid the downstairs set of three seats unless you’re travelling as part of a group as there are no arm rests in these seats and so you end up being pretty close to your neighbour!

Between each carriage you’ll find toilets upstairs and downstairs, as well as luggage racks. There are also luggage racks at the ends in the inside of the carriages (and most people don’t realise that these exist so you can often squeeze your bags in this area if the other ones are full). The luggage racks closest to the doors are also where the trash cans are located.

The answer as to whether or not these low cost trains are worth it will depend entirely on what kind of traveller you are. If you’re prepared to travel at inconvenient times and bring your own food and drink aboard in order to save some money, then I would say they’re worth it (with some caveats).

I would not travel on this train without paying the supplement to choose my own seat (so as to avoid the middle seat downstairs which is honestly a little bit too cosy for me!) All in all the experience is fine and not horrible. I personally enjoy having such a cheap option to travel across France and would recommend it as long as you prepare well in advance!

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Train Paris – Bordeaux

Au départ de la gare de : Paris Montparnasse Hall 2, Massy TGV, Juvisy ou Paris Austerlitz 

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Votre trajet Paris - Bordeaux en bref :

Combien coûte un billet de train paris - bordeaux .

Les billets de train adultes sont à partir de 16€* depuis et vers CDG et les billets enfants à 8€** seulement ! Dans un OUIGO Grande Vitesse entièrement revisité.

Quelle est la durée d’un trajet Paris - Bordeaux ?

Mon trajet Paris – Bordeaux dure entre 2h00 et 3h40, en fonction des horaires et de la gare d’arrivée choisie lors de la réservation.

Pour connaître la durée précise de mon prochain voyage pour Bordeaux, il me suffit de simuler une réservation pour mon billet de train aller-retour Paris – Bordeaux. Pour cela, rien de plus simple, avec le site ou l’appli.

Quelles sont les gares de départ et d’arrivée pour mon trajet Paris - Bordeaux ?

En réservant en ligne mon billet de train Paris - Bordeaux pas cher, j’ai le choix entre 4 gares pour mon départ de Paris :

• Gare de Marne La Vallée
• Gare de l’Aéroport de Paris Roissy CDG
• La gare TGV Massy
• Gare de Paris Montparnasse Hall 2

Tous les OUIGO Grande Vitesse depuis Paris arrivent en gare de Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

Une fois arrivé(e) à destination, je pourrai me rendre facilement au centre-ville, bien desservi par des bus et lignes de tramway. Il me sera aussi possible d’arriver à la gare de Bordeaux Saint-Jean par l’aéroport de Mérignac. 

Y a-t-il des trains directs pour Bordeaux au départ de Paris ?

Tous les trains OUIGO Grande Vitesse Paris - Bordeaux sont directs, l’occasion parfaite pour se détendre et apprécier le voyage. Besoin d’un moment reposant avant d’arpenter les rues de Bordeaux ? J’opte pour une place solo grâce à l’option choix de la place.   

À quelle heure partent le premier et le dernier train ?

Les trains OUIGO prennent départ tous les jours. Envie d’un séjour d’évasion ? Je prends le premier train pour Bordeaux Saint-Jean à 7h19 au départ de la gare de Paris Aéroport Roissy Charles de Gaulles 2.

Et si je travaille la journée ou ne suis pas disponible, je peux aussi prendre le dernier train de 19h44 depuis la gare de Paris Montparnasse. L’occasion d’avoir le temps de souffler après une journée de travail !

Que faire si je souhaite modifier mon billet Paris - Bordeaux ?

En cas de changement de dernière minute, je peux modifier les dates de mon billet de train et la destination. Pour seulement € 9€ de plus par voyageur et par trajet, l’option OUIGOFLEX me permet de modifier mes dates ou ma destination, autant de fois que je le veux, sans rien perdre de l'aventure que j'ai en tête. Avec cette option, je suis libre de vivre pleinement mon voyage, sans aucune contrainte. 

Je n’ai pas souscrit à l’option OUIGOFLEX ? Je peux quand même modifier mes dates ou ma destination pour seulement 19€ par voyageur et par trajet. Je vais dans la rubrique Mes Réservations et je me laisse guider ! 

*Pour les adultes

**Pour les enfants de 4 à 11 ans inclus

Horaires de train pour Paris - Bordeaux 

Restez informé(e) des horaires de départ des trains Paris - Bordeaux. Traffic perturbé, retard de train… anticipez votre départ depuis l’appli mobile ou le site avec OUIGO !

OUIGO c’est le confort d’une seconde classe, mais avec deux belles offres pour mon trajet Paris - Bordeaux : 

Je bénéficie de l’offre ouigo plus…  .

OUIGO me propose l’offre OUIGO Plus , à 9 € seulement pour une expérience de voyage sur-mesure. Je n’attends plus, OUIGO Plus est gratuit pour les moins de 12 ans !  

 … Mais aussi de l’offre OUIGO Essentiel ! 

Avec OUIGO Essentiel, je voyage à petits prix et je bénéficie d’options à la carte en fonction de mes besoins. Envie de ne piocher que quelques options parmi les services proposés ? C’est possible ! J’embarque pour un meilleur confort et surtout, pour un voyage sur-mesure, qui correspond à mes besoins et à mon budget !  

Les services proposés lors d’un trajet Paris - Bordeaux 

Bagage supplémentaire ou XL

TOUTES mes affaires personnelles ? C’est possible grâce à l’ajout d’un bagage supplémentaire ou XL  !

Choix de la place

Places Duo, carré, triplette ou avec prise, je peux être totalement libre de réserver la place assise qui me convient !

Vélo à bord

Voyager avec son vélo à bord d’un trajet OUIGO, c’est possible ! J’embarque mon vélo plié, ou en housse et c’est parti !

Voir tous les services OUIGO   

Nos astuces pour acheter un billet pas cher Toulouse – Bordeaux  

Les ouvertures des ventes à bas prix .

Quand il s’agit de voyages, j’aime tout prévoir le plus tôt possible ? En réservant dès l’ouverture des ventes OUIGO, je peux anticiper mes prochaines vacances d’été ou prévoir de célébrer les fêtes de fin d’année en toute sérénité, tout en bénéficiant de petits prix dès 10 €* !  

Connaître les dates  d’ouverture des ventes pour mes billets de train d’hiver    Connaître les dates  d’ouverture des ventes pour mes billets de train d’été  

Voyager pas cher à la dernière minute, c’est possible avec OUIGO ! 

Une envie soudaine de partir à Bordeaux ? C’est compréhensible !  Mais je ne sais pas par comment faire pour que ça ne me coûte pas trop cher ? Pas de problème ! OUIGO peut m’accompagner et me proposer des billets de dernière minute à des prix très abordables !  Les billets de train last minute, c'est par ici !  

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Que faire à Bordeaux ?  

Grâce à son histoire et son patrimoine culturel passionnants, Bordeaux est une ville incontournable, que ce soit en famille, entre amis ou en couple. Que peut-on visiter à Bordeaux ? Quelles sont les activités de groupe ? Bordeaux bénéficie d'un cadre idéal, et possède de nombreux atouts touristiques :

Le miroir d’eau

The Place de la Bourse 

The Arts Museum 

La Cité du Vin

Se baigner à Bordeaux ? 5 Plages à découvrir pour passer la journée au grand air, en famille ou entre amis

Vous cherchez une destination pour un week-end ou des vacances ? Pourquoi pas Bordeaux ? Voici 5 très bonnes raisons d’aller visiter Bordeaux  !

Envie d’un petit week-end romantique à Bordeaux ? Nous vous proposons des idées de moments à partager en duo à Bordeaux… Moments en amoureux

Besoin de rentrer à Paris ? Je réserve mon billet retour Bordeaux - Paris

Il y a une fin à tout… c’est le retour à la maison ! Réservez votre billet retour Bordeaux - Paris !

Avec OUIGO, retrouvez enfin votre chez vous en toute sérénité !

Et pour encore plus d’évasion, j’ai le choix de voyager vers plein d’autres destinations  !

Trains au départ de Paris ou à destination de Bordeaux

• Train Paris Lyon
• Paris Marseille
• Train Paris Toulouse
• Train Paris Strasbourg

Autres trajets recherchés en ce moment

• TGV Lyon Paris
• Train Marseille Paris
• Nantes Angers
• Aix-en-provence Paris
• Train Angers Paris
• Billet Avignon Paris