Train at Gare Montparnasse
Taking the train from Bordeaux to Paris is the best way to get from the southern French city to the capital of France.
Trains depart from Bordeaux St Jean train station and arrive at Paris Montparnasse train station. From there you can connect to the metro and other forms of transportation to reach your final destination.
Trains from Bordeaux to Paris are operated by SNCF, and run up to three times an hour throughout the day and evening.
The journey time from Bordeaux to Paris varies by which train you travel on. Direct rail services between the two cities are operated on high-speed TGV trains. They can make the trip in just 3 hours and 15 minutes, although some trains take up to 3 hours and 45 minutes.
The price of a train ticket from Bordeaux to Paris depends on which train you take. Tickets cost from 20 euros each way in second class and 40 euros each way in first class. These low fares are available if you book online well in advance of your visit.