There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Bordeaux by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Calais Frethun
best- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
5h 52m€154–260Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
- Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
5h 21m€58–312Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 58m€70–122Drive 810.9 km
- Drive from Calais to Bordeauxcar 810.9 km
8h 35m€130–187Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
6h 22m€141–246Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
5h 46m€145–364
Calais to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Bordeaux is to train and bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €55 - €320.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Calais Frethun, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Calais and Bordeaux is 884 km. The road distance is 810.9 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Bordeaux without a car is to train via Calais Frethun which takes 5h 52m and costs €150 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Calais to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Calais to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Bordeaux is 811 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Calais to Bordeaux.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bordeaux St Jean via Calais Frethun, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 52m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–300
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Calais Frethun to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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