The average train between Lyon and Bordeaux takes 5h 45m 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 3 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 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 5h 45m.
Lyon to Bordeaux train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Bordeaux train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Book your Lyon to Bordeaux train tickets online with Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 51m.