The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Cheapest price
$193
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
12 h 11 m
Average duration
12 h 19 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
696 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $193.
It's difficult to get from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 202+
5454+
874147:16 AM12h30Basel SBB7:46 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1931One-way2 transfers
ICE 202+
5454+
874307:16 AM12h30Basel SBB7:46 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1931One-way2 transfers
ICE 202+
5454+
874287:16 AM12h30Basel SBB7:46 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1931One-way2 transfers
ECE 8+
5454+
874306:46 AM13h00Basel SBB7:46 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1951One-way2 transfers
ECE 8+
5454+
874286:46 AM13h00Basel SBB7:46 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1951One-way2 transfers
5330+
5454+
87428+
S67:35 AM12h11Basel SBB7:46 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1991One-way3 transfers
5330+
5454+
S6+
874307:35 AM12h11Basel SBB7:46 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1991One-way3 transfers
5330+
5454+
S6+
874227:35 AM12h11Basel SBB7:46 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1991One-way3 transfers
ICE 202+
5454+
874147:16 AM12h30Basel SBB7:46 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1931One-way2 transfers
ICE 202+
5454+
874307:16 AM12h30Basel SBB7:46 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1931One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 432 miles (696 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$220 Average price | $158 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $328 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 40m Average total duration 15h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average $158 (€128).
A bus is $137 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average $220 (€179).
Other travel options to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 15h 10m.
The journey is about 2h 25m faster (5h 42m by train vs 8h 7m by car) and roughly $107 (€87) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($220 (€179) vs $328 (€265)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 376+ 5454+ 87430 | 6:16 AM Basel SBB | 13h30 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
ICE 376+ 5454+ 87428 | 6:16 AM Basel SBB | 13h30 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
ICE 376+ 5454 · 9532 | 6:16 AM Basel SBB | 13h30 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
ECE 8+ 5454+ 87430 | 6:46 AM Basel SBB | 13h00 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
ECE 8+ 5454+ 87428 | 6:46 AM Basel SBB | 13h00 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
ECE 8+ 5454+ 87414 | 6:46 AM Basel SBB | 13h00 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
ICE 202+ 5454+ 87414 | 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 12h30 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
ICE 202+ 5454+ 87430 | 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 12h30 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
ICE 202+ 5454+ 87428 | 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 12h30 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
S6+ 5330+ 5454+ 87430 | 7:35 AM Basel SBB | 12h11 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 3 transfers | |
S6+ 5330+ 5454+ 87422 | 7:35 AM Basel SBB | 12h11 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 3 transfers | |
S6+ 5330+ 5454+ 87428 | 7:35 AM Basel SBB | 12h11 | 7:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Trains from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $106 (€86) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:21, the last at 16:21. The fastest train covers the 432 miles (696 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 432 miles (696 km) |
Average train duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $106 (€86) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 15m |
First train 7:21 AM |
Last train 4:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel SBB and Bordeaux-Saint-Jean from $48 (€39). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV Lyria
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel SBB to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings.
- There are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.
- Baillardran
- Starbucks
- Café Ritazza
- Le Grand Comptoir
- Metsens
- PAUL
- Factory & Co
- Brioche Dorée
- Costa Coffee
- McDonald's
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Hotel Regina
- Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean
- Hotel La Zoologie
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0.
- Tram lines: C
- Bus lines: 1, 9, 10, 11, Aéroport Navette
- Train lines: TGV, Intercités, TER 6P, TER 16, TER 17, TER 24, TER 26, TER 32, TER 33, TER 40, TER 47, TER 61
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