The cheapest and fastest trains from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€130
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€130
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 20 m
Trains on Sep 19
1
Distance
454 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around €130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €130.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 1 trains from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 454 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:46 PM5h20Bordeaux7:06 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€1301One-way0 transfers
1:46 PM5h20Bordeaux7:06 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€1301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, while a flight costs an average of €522.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€165 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest | €522 Average price | €154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is €103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average €165.
A bus is €461 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average €522.
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
You'll arrive about 1h 42m sooner (4h 16m by train vs 5h 58m by car). Tickets start at around €165 compared to roughly €154 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:46 PM Bordeaux | 5h20 | 7:06 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Trains from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €99 but you can travel from only €23 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 282 miles (454 km) distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 282 miles (454 km) |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €99 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 6:46 AM |
Last train 9:02 PM |
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Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit trains will get you between Bordeaux and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport from €23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Most Bordeaux to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trains use the Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Lyon Part Dieu station pair. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bordeaux Saint-Jean from Bordeaux city centre
Bordeaux Saint-Jean is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station facilities and services
Bordeaux Saint-Jean has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Baillardran, Starbucks, Café Ritazza, Le Grand Comptoir, Metsens, PAUL, Factory & Co, Brioche Dorée, Costa Coffee, McDonald's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings. ATMs are aTM machine is in Hall 3 forecourt.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00. Information desks are open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Regina, Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean, Hotel La Zoologie.
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