The average train between Madrid and Bordeaux takes 14h 24m and the fastest train takes 10h 7m. 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 twice daily between Madrid and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 14h 24m. 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 Chamartín station and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean station via Irun station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.
Madrid to Bordeaux train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
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The distance between Madrid and Bordeaux is 552.8 km. The road distance is 683 km.
You can take a train from Sol to Bordeaux St Jean via Madrid Chamartín, Irun, Irun, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 10h 59m.