The cheapest and fastest trains from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Basel SBB
Cheapest price
$144
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 46 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
696 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Basel SBB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Basel SBB will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $144.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bordeaux-Saint-Jean for Basel SBB on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 696 km distance in an average of 6 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Basel SBB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Basel SBB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a train costs an average of €117.
Distance: 432 miles (696 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€160 Average price | €158 Average price | €68 Average price Cheapest |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 35m Average total duration 14h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Basel SBB train times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Basel SBB trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h40 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h52 | 8:38 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Basel SBB
Distance 432 miles (696 km) |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $144 (€117) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 22m |
First train 06:50 |
Last train 13:46 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Basel SBB start from as low as $144 (€117) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $196 (€160) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Basel SBB trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria trains will get you between Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and Basel SBB from $59 (€48). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF | TGV Lyria
FAQs: Trains from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Basel SBB

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Basel SBB
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings.
- There are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.
- Baillardran
- Starbucks
- Café Ritazza
- Le Grand Comptoir
- Metsens
- PAUL
- Factory & Co
- Brioche Dorée
- Costa Coffee
- McDonald's
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Hotel Regina
- Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean
- Hotel La Zoologie
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0.
- Tram lines: C
- Bus lines: 1, 9, 10, 11, Aéroport Navette
- Train lines: TGV, Intercités, TER 6P, TER 16, TER 17, TER 24, TER 26, TER 32, TER 33, TER 40, TER 47, TER 61
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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