How to Book Train Travel From Bordeaux to Paris
Relax and enjoy the relatively short 4-hour ride through France's wine region when you travel by train from Paris to Bordeaux. Your train will arrive at the Gare St. Jean, about 2 miles from the center of town. Follow these steps to book your train travel.
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Instructions
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Book Train Travel From Paris to Bordeaux
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Book your tickets on the Web through the Rail Europe site (see Resources below), or call (888) 382-RAIL.
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Pick a standard or first-class seat on the high-speed trains from Paris to Bordeaux. First class offers more room and greater privacy and includes meals on some trains. Rates for first class are relatively pricey.
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Enjoy a tour of a winery with a prepaid package. You usually can find a packaged tour-and-travel deal (including accommodations) through the train station Web sites.
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Book travel arrangements well in advance. The wine tours adhere to strict schedules, so make your plans ahead of time, complete with confirmation numbers and tickets to the events.
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Find fare discounts. There are special rates for youths, senior citizens and groups of two or more people.
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Know your Paris train station. Trains depart from six train stations in Paris. Trains going to Bordeaux and other areas in the south of France usually depart from the Gare de Lyon station.
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Tips & Warnings
Book your train tickets online for the quickest service.
France has TGV trains in addition to regular ones. TGVs are known for their fast service. They reach speeds of over 300 mph, as opposed to regular trains, which travel from 160 to 200 mph.
Prices for train tickets can vary. Compare prices before you purchase a ticket.
Residents of France are not eligible for a day rail pass. Check the Web site for other restrictions that might apply to you.
