The average train between Bordeaux and Madrid takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bordeaux to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bordeaux and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Madrid at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Hendaye and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux station and arriving at Madrid station via Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
Bordeaux to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bordeaux to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Bordeaux to Madrid train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Euskotren and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bordeaux and Madrid is 554.2 km. The road distance is 801 km.
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Madrid Chamartín via Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, and Burgos Rosa De Lima in around 10h 48m.
