The cheapest and fastest trains from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 3 trains that leave Saint-Macaire for Bordeaux on Fri, May 29, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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.
12:37 PM0h56Saint-Macaire1:33 PMBordeaux$141One-way0 transfers
12:30 PM1h32Saint-Macaire2:02 PMBordeaux$141One-way0 transfers
11:37 AM1h21Saint-Macaire12:58 PMBordeaux$151One-way0 transfers
12:37 PM0h56Saint-Macaire1:33 PMBordeaux$141One-way0 transfers
11:37 AM1h21Saint-Macaire12:58 PMBordeaux$151One-way0 transfers
12:30 PM1h32Saint-Macaire2:02 PMBordeaux$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (44m by train vs 45m by car). Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $10 (€8) 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.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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
Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux train times
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:37 AM Saint-Macaire | 1h21 | 12:58 PM Bordeaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Saint-Macaire | 1h32 | 2:02 PM Bordeaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:37 PM Saint-Macaire | 0h56 | 1:33 PM Bordeaux | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux by bus or train
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Why should you book Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, but also compare tickets for the likes of Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to find the best option for your trip from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux
Trains from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux run on average 3 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 5:52 AM |
Last train 8:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Saint-Macaire and Bordeaux from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Saint-Macaire to Bordeaux
- 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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