- Must visit
Musée Soulages
Major contemporary art museum dedicated to Pierre Soulages. Striking architecture, strong permanent collection, and one of Rodez's top reasons to visit.
Cheapest price on Sep 07
€49
Average ticket price on Sep 07
€57
Fastest journey on Sep 07
5 h 16 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
5 h 34 m
Trains on Sep 07
11
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux to Rodez is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Rodez will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
It's difficult to get from Bordeaux to Rodez without transferring at least once.
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870010Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Rodez among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€40 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Rodez:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Rodez costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Rodez take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €38. The journey takes 4h 50m versus 3h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Rodez trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4655+ 870004 | 6:10 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h11 | 12:21 PM Rodez station | 1 transfer | |
8501+ 870006 | 8:20 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h16 | 1:36 PM Rodez station | 1 transfer | |
4659+ 870008 | 10:09 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h21 | 4:30 PM Rodez station | 1 transfer | |
870161+ D31 (865558) · L32 (865421) | 10:27 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h42 | 5:09 PM Rodez station | 2 transfers | |
870163+ L32 (865214) | 12:27 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h20 | 7:47 PM Rodez station | 1 transfer | |
3635+ 870163+ D31 (865564) | 1:27 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h20 | 7:47 PM Rodez station | 2 transfers | |
4663+ 870010 | 2:10 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h47 | 7:57 PM Rodez station | 1 transfer | |
4665+ 870014 | 4:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h45 | 9:57 PM Rodez station | 1 transfer | |
870167+ L32 (865440) · L31 (865324) | 4:26 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h39 | 10:05 PM Rodez station | 2 transfers | |
L32 (865230)+ 870169 | 5:57 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h54 | 12:51 AM Rodez station | 1 transfer | |
870169+ L32 (865439) · L31 (865336) | 7:26 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h25 | 12:51 AM Rodez station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bordeaux to Rodez run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 159 miles (256 km) distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 159 miles (256 km) |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Rodez — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rodez trip today.
Major contemporary art museum dedicated to Pierre Soulages. Striking architecture, strong permanent collection, and one of Rodez's top reasons to visit.
Archaeology and history museum in the former bishop's palace. Best place to understand Rouergue heritage from prehistory to modern times.
Fine arts museum presenting paintings, sculpture, and regional collections in an elegant historic setting in central Rodez.
Walkable historic center with lanes, squares, and stone façades. The best area for discovering Rodez's atmosphere at an easy pace.
Elegant central square lined with cafés and historic buildings. A classic meeting point and one of the best places to feel daily life in Rodez.
Pedestrian shopping street through the old center, ideal for strolling between monuments, boutiques, and everyday city scenes.
Aligot is a stretchy mash of potatoes blended with fresh tome cheese, cream, and garlic. It is the signature comfort food of Aveyron and nearby Aubrac.
Tripoux are small parcels of veal tripe stuffed with herbs and simmered slowly. They are a classic rustic Aveyron breakfast and festive specialty.
Roquefort is the famous blue sheep's milk cheese matured in caves in Aveyron. Its protected status and local origin make it essential to try here.
Refined dining near the cathedral with modern regional cuisine and polished service. A strong choice for an upscale meal in central Rodez.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving Aveyron classics such as aligot, meat dishes, and regional products in a warm, rustic setting.
Casual brasserie atmosphere with dependable French plates and local flavors. Convenient for a relaxed lunch or dinner in the city center.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are often cheaper than in major cities, while local buses and everyday meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes.
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Gare de Rodez -> Place d'Armes, Rodez
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Rodez 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 Rodez, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bordeaux to Rodez trains use the Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Rodez station pair. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and Rodez train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bordeaux Saint-Jean is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Baillardran, Starbucks, Café Ritazza, Le Grand Comptoir, Metsens, PAUL, Factory & Co, Brioche Dorée, Costa Coffee, McDonald's
Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings. ATMs are aTM machine is in Hall 3 forecourt.
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 storage is there are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.
Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Regina, Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean, Hotel La Zoologie.
Rodez is 1 km from Rodez city centre. Public transport options include:
Rodez has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Coq de la Place, Café Bras
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Ticket office support is available at Rodez. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rodez. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rodez: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rodez: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rodez: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Rodez Cathédrale, Hotel Biney, Hotel du Midi.
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