The average train between Lyon and Bordeaux takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 4 times a day between Lyon and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Arrives next day

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Bordeaux station via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Lyon to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Book your Lyon to Bordeaux train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lyon and Bordeaux is 436.3 km. The road distance is 966 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bordeaux St Jean via Massy Tgv in around 5h 50m.