The average train between Calais and Bordeaux takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Bordeaux. 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 4 times a day between Calais and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 8m • 2 changes

6h 32m • 2 changes

5h 36m • 2 changes

5h 37m • 2 changes

6h 32m • 2 changes

6h 10m • 2 changes

7h 14m • 2 changesArrives next day


7h 12m • 2 changes

5h 37m • 2 changes

5h 30m • 2 changesArrives next day


15h 28m • 2 changes

5h 37m • 2 changes

5h 30m • 2 changesArrives next day


15h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Bordeaux? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Bordeaux station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Calais to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Book your Calais to Bordeaux train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Calais and Bordeaux is 703.3 km. The road distance is 836 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bordeaux St Jean via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 55m.