The average train between Rouen and Bordeaux takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Rouen 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 hourly between Rouen and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rouen 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 Rouen to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Bordeaux station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Rouen to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Book your Rouen to Bordeaux train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Rouen and Bordeaux is 527.3 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Bordeaux St Jean via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h 1m.