The cheapest and fastest trains from Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Cheapest price
$319
Average price
$319
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
701 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille-Europe 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 Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean will cost around $319 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $319.
It's difficult to get from Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean without transferring at least once.
7534 · 85235:48 PM4h30Lille-Europe10:18 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$3191One-way1 transfer
7534 · 85535:48 PM4h30Lille-Europe10:18 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$3191One-way1 transfer
7534 · 85235:48 PM4h30Lille-Europe10:18 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$3191One-way1 transfer
7534 · 85535:48 PM4h30Lille-Europe10:18 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$3191One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 435 miles (701 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$159 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 46m 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 Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean:
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average $138 (€112).
A bus is $118 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean costing on average $159 (€128).
Other travel options to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
The journey is about 3h 59m faster (3h 47m by train vs 7h 46m by car) and roughly $96 (€78) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($159 (€128) vs $255 (€206)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train times
The table below shows live departures for Lille-Europe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7520 · 8549 | On time 1:02 PM Lille-Europe | 5h10 | 6:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
12536 · 5240 | 4:54 PM Lille-Europe | 5h09 | 10:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
7534 · 8439 | 5:48 PM Lille-Europe | 5h23 | 11:11 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Trains from Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $96 (€78) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 11:02, the last at 17:57. The fastest train covers the 435 miles (701 km) distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 435 miles (701 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€78) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 11:02 AM |
Last train 5:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Lille-Europe and Bordeaux-Saint-Jean from $31 (€25). 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 Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille-Europe 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 Lille-Europe to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
- Costa Coffee
- Factory & Co.
- PAUL
- Selecta
- The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
- Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe
- Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille
- Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
- Metro lines: 2
- Tram lines: R, T
- Bus lines: 12, 16, 18, 35, 36, 51, 86, 88, L5, L90, L91, Charleroi Airport shuttle
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, TER GV, Eurostar, Thalys
- 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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