The average train between Madrid and Bordeaux takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 5 times a day between Madrid and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Jean Vilar and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Bordeaux station via Argentan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Madrid to Bordeaux train services, operated by Twisto, depart from Caen station.
Madrid to Bordeaux train services, operated by Twisto, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
The distance between Madrid and Bordeaux is 478.9 km. The road distance is 803 km.
You can take a vehicle from Madrid to Bordeaux St Jean via Jean Vilar, Gare SNCF, Caen, Argentan, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 43m.