The cheapest and fastest trains from Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Cheapest price
$149
Average price
$248
Fastest journey
5 h 16 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gare de Caen 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 Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean will cost around $248 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $149.
It's difficult to get from Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean without transferring at least once.
3318+
84615:57 PM6h27Gare de Caen12:24 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1491One-way1 transfer
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8520305:04 PM6h47Gare de Caen11:51 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1721One-way2 transfers
3320+
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85027:07 PM13h33Gare de Caen8:40 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2181One-way2 transfers
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85234:55 PM5h23Gare de Caen10:18 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2881One-way1 transfer
3340+
84139:04 AM5h59Gare de Caen3:03 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2881One-way1 transfer
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859012:56 PM5h16Gare de Caen6:12 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2881One-way1 transfer
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122733:54 PM5h20Gare de Caen9:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2881One-way1 transfer
3346+
85234:55 PM5h23Gare de Caen10:18 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2881One-way1 transfer
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84139:04 AM5h59Gare de Caen3:03 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2881One-way1 transfer
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8880 · 84772:45 PM6h02Gare de Caen8:47 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$2891One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $128.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 16m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average $140 (€113).
A bus is $149 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average $193 (€156).
Other travel options to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
Flight takes on average 11h 16m.
The journey is about 1h 26m faster (4h 32m by train vs 5h 58m by car) and roughly $46 (€37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($140 (€113) vs $186 (€150)). 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
Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train times
The table below shows live departures for Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
32801+ 852022+ 3372 | Delayed 8:34 AM 7:11 AMGare de Caen | 5h55 | 1:06 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
12255+ 3304 | Delayed 9:02 AM 7:57 AMGare de Caen | 5h17 | 1:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
12265+ 3374+ 852018 | On time 10:10 AM Gare de Caen | 6h04 | 4:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
12261+ 3308 | On time 11:59 AM Gare de Caen | 5h15 | 5:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
8549+ 3310 | 12:56 PM Gare de Caen | 5h16 | 6:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
8517+ 3312 | 2:00 PM Gare de Caen | 5h14 | 7:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
8433+ 3344 | 2:21 PM Gare de Caen | 5h45 | 8:06 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
857118+ 8880 · 8551 | 2:45 PM Gare de Caen | 6h02 | 8:47 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
8419+ 3316 | 3:54 PM Gare de Caen | 5h20 | 9:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
8439+ 3346 | 4:55 PM Gare de Caen | 6h16 | 11:11 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
8439+ 852030+ 3380 | 5:04 PM Gare de Caen | 6h07 | 11:11 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
3340+ 8413 | 9:04 AM Gare de Caen | 5h59 | 3:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Trains from Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 18:08. The fastest train covers the 300 miles (484 km) distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 300 miles (484 km) |
Average train duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 4:59 AM |
Last train 6:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Gare de Caen and Bordeaux-Saint-Jean from $30 (€24). 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 Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gare de Caen 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 Gare de Caen to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Ficelle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Bristol
- Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
- Hotel de la Paix
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Lines 12, 12 Express, 30, 31
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- 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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