The cheapest trains from Toulouse to Bordeaux
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Toulouse to Bordeaux will cost around $ 40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 20.
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The fastest trains from Toulouse to Bordeaux
Fastest Journey
2 h 6 m
Average
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
212 km
Of the 7 trains that leave Toulouse for Bordeaux every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 212 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 33 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.
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Train Information from Toulouse to Bordeaux
 | Distance | 131 miles (211 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 6 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $19 (€16) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | Intercités or SNCF | TER |
Trains from Toulouse to Bordeaux cover the 131 miles (211 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 6 min with our travel partners like SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | Intercités or SNCF | TER. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $19 (€15), but the average price of train tickets is $19 (€16). Travelers depart most frequently from Toulouse Matabiau Train Station and arrive in Bordeaux Saint-Jean.
Trains from Toulouse to Bordeaux
Traveling from Toulouse to Bordeaux takes approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes. The trains travel between Toulouse Matabiau Train Station to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Station. If you wish to travel as fast as possible, the fastest train is TGV inOui, which takes about 2 hours.
Toulouse to Bordeaux train times: daily departures
Approximately 13 trains are travel daily between Toulouse and Bordeaux. Several trains depart the Matabiau Train Station throughout the day. The earliest train leaves at approximately 6:47 a.m while the last train leaves around 9:20 p.m.
How long is the journey by train from Toulouse to Bordeaux?
The average travel time for trains from Toulouse to Bordeaux is 2 hours and 17 minutes. The fastest train is the TGV inOui that takes approximately 2 hours. The longest train ride takes around 2 hours and 58 minutes on board the SNCF TER.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Toulouse to Bordeaux?
Departure station: Toulouse Matabiau Train Station is less than a mile from Toulouse city centre and is accessible via taxi, bus, or by walking. At the station, you will find lounges, luggage storage, bathrooms, WiFi, currency exchange, ATMs, and restaurants.
Arrival station: Bordeaux Saint-Jean is approximately 1.5 miles away from the city and is accessible via taxi, bus, or tram. You'll find waiting lounges, re-charging points, restaurants, escalators, accessible bathrooms, a police station, luggage storage, WiFi, and ATMs.
Which train companies travel from Toulouse to Bordeaux?
SNCF is the national French railway company and operates all trains from Toulouse to Bordeaux. Travelers between Toulouse and Bordeaux can catch different trains including the TGV inOui, Intercités, and Transport Express Régional (TER).
The inOui brand, also known as TGV, operates high-speed trains while TER operates regional trains. TER trains are slower than TGV and Intercités trains, taking approximately 2 hours and 58 minutes between Toulouse and Bordeaux.
TGV inOui Toulouse to Bordeaux
These are high-speed and direct trains in France. They take approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes, with the fastest train taking 2 hours.
Intercités Toulouse to Bordeaux
These are long-distance and direct trains in France. The travel time is approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes from Toulouse to Bordeaux.
TER Toulouse to Bordeaux
TER are regional trains operating throughout France. They are not direct trains and require a change at Agen Train Station. The approximate travel time is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
Toulouse to Bordeaux: services on board
TGV trains offer comfort travel in two classes: first- and second-class. You can also travel with your bike and pet as long as you specify so during booking. TGV also has Accès Plus for anyone with a disability. Once you select this service, a personal assistant will meet you at the station to help you board and carry your luggage. There are also wheelchair dedicated spaces and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms onboard.
Intercités trains offer both first-class and second-class tickets. For disabled travelers, you can receive a personal assistant at the station through Accès Plus. The trains also have dedicated spaces for wheelchairs and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms.
Between Toulouse and Bordeaux, you are likely to find second-class on the TER trains. You can travel with your bike for free and bring food onboard.
How to find cheap tickets from Toulouse to Bordeaux
To find cheap trains from Toulouse to Bordeaux, book early. You can even book three months in advance. Be flexible with your travel dates because most people travel around summer. Remember also to avoid busy commuting time during the morning and go for less busy commutes at night or the afternoon. The TER has connecting trains and is also the slowest but the priciest. It is wiser to take the TGV or Intercités.
Travel Tips
Some of the Toulouse train stations to Bordeaux you can start your journey from include Toulouse Matabiau Train Station, Toulouse, Bellevue and Toulouse, Place de la Roseraie (Roseraie). Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Bordeaux include Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Bordeaux-Benauge and Bordeaux.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Toulouse Matabiau Train Station and arriving in Bordeaux Saint-Jean.
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from Toulouse Matabiau Train Station and need to travel around 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Bordeaux most often arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean and need to travel around 1 mile (s) / 2 km from this train station to the city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Metro lines: A
Bus lines: L8, 14, Noct, 23, 27, Aéro
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