The average train between Bordeaux and Scalea takes 36h 58m and the fastest train takes 33h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Bordeaux to Scalea. 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 once daily between Bordeaux and Scalea. The earliest departure is at 8:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Scalea at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Massy Tgv and take an average of 36h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




33h 56m • 4 changes
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43h 2m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




33h 56m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




43h 2m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Scalea. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux station and arriving at Scalea station via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 58m.
Bordeaux to Scalea train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bordeaux to Scalea train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.
Book your Bordeaux to Scalea train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bordeaux and Scalea is 1,453.8 km. The road distance is 2,394 km.
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao via Massy Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Napoli Afragola in around 18h 24m.