Toulouse to Bordeaux train

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.