The average train between Madrid and Bordeaux takes 14h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 50m. 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 3 times a day between Madrid and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Irun and take an average of 14h 14m. 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 Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
Madrid to Bordeaux train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Bordeaux train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Book your Madrid to Bordeaux train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Euskotren and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Bordeaux is 554.2 km. The road distance is 800 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Bordeaux St Jean via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 9h 40m.