The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$58
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$75
Fastest journey on Sep 05
2 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
2 h 3 m
Trains on Sep 05
23
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare Montparnasse 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 Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 23 trains from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, including 23 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 497 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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.
84852:16 PM3h26Paris Gare Montparnasse5:42 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$581One-way0 transfers
122633:53 PM2h19Paris Gare Montparnasse6:12 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$581One-way0 transfers
84916:21 PM3h14Paris Gare Montparnasse9:35 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$581One-way0 transfers
84416:06 AM2h56Paris Gare Montparnasse9:02 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$581One-way0 transfers
84836:52 AM3h18Paris Gare Montparnasse10:10 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$581One-way0 transfers
853710:11 AM2h03Paris Gare Montparnasse12:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1451One-way0 transfers
122817:11 PM2h03Paris Gare Montparnasse9:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$641One-way0 transfers
85217:11 PM2h03Paris Gare Montparnasse9:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$641One-way0 transfers
85936:11 PM2h03Paris Gare Montparnasse8:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$641One-way0 transfers
85113:11 PM2h03Paris Gare Montparnasse5:14 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$641One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $544.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $544 Average price | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $490 (€396) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average $544 (€439).
Other travel options to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 12m.
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
The journey is about 3h 26m faster (2h 26m by train vs 5h 52m by car) and roughly $80 (€65) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($110 (€89) vs $190 (€153)). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8505 | On time 10:41 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h04 | 12:45 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8413 | 12:53 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h09 | 3:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8547 | 2:05 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h10 | 4:15 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8575 | 2:05 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h10 | 4:15 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8485 | 2:16 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 3h26 | 5:42 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8415 | 2:43 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h06 | 4:49 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8511 | 3:11 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 5:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
12261 | 3:11 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 5:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8590 | 4:09 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 6:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8549 | 4:09 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 6:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8447 | 4:15 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h51 | 7:06 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8517 | 5:11 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 7:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
12267 | 5:11 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 7:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8433 | 5:43 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h23 | 8:06 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8593 | 6:11 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 8:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
12271 | 6:11 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 8:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8491 | 6:27 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 3h14 | 9:41 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8477 | 6:44 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 8:47 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8551 | 6:44 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 8:47 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8521 | 7:11 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 9:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
12273 | 7:11 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 9:14 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8523 | 8:03 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h09 | 10:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8553 | 8:03 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h09 | 10:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8495 | 8:25 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 3h26 | 11:51 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8461 | 9:44 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h59 | 12:43 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8441 | 6:06 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h56 | 9:02 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8571 | 6:38 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h10 | 8:48 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8503 | 6:38 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h10 | 8:48 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8483 | 6:52 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 3h18 | 10:10 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8531 | 7:11 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h03 | 9:14 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8423 | 8:01 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h17 | 10:18 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
8445 | 10:04 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 2h58 | 1:02 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Trains from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 308 miles (497 km) distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 308 miles (497 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 8:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit trains will get you between Paris Gare Montparnasse and Bordeaux-Saint-Jean from $12 (€10). 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 Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare Montparnasse 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.

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Popular train stations from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Most Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trains use the Paris Gare Montparnasse to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare Montparnasse and Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Paris Gare Montparnasse from Paris city centre
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse train station facilities and services
Paris Gare Montparnasse 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: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
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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