Quickly to the heart of Bordeaux
Bordeaux is mainly known as a wine region but it is also a beautiful city in the South of France. The port is situated on the river Garonne, north of the beautiful natural reserve Landes de Gascogne. The Cité du Vin is worth a visit: a beautiful modern museum about the history of wine, with a fascinating audio tour. It's also great fun for children.
Bordeaux also has the CAPC Museum, one of the most important museums of modern art in France. There are also beautiful squares and charming streets with antique shops. Looking for peace and quiet? Bordeaux has many beautiful parks where you can take a walk and have a picnic. Tip: rent a bicycle and bike through the trendy neighbourhoods and along the river Garonne.
With the train, you will be in Bordeaux in no time. Travel with Thalys to Paris where you need to take the metro to Paris Montparnasse and catch a TGV train. Every hour there is a train to Bordeaux, the travel time is a bit more than 2 hours.
During your trip, you will be provided with all the comforts so you can relax in a comfortable chair.
On Saturdays in the summer (late June to August), Thalys runs directly from Brussel Zuid/Midi to Bordeaux. Travel time from Brussels is 4h15m. Unfortunately, due to the early departure time, it is not possible to travel by train from the Netherlands. The starting price from Brussels with Thalys .
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
GV and Thalys offer differenct types of rates for your trip.
Do you want to and can you book far in advance? Choose a Non-flex ticket for the lowest fare. Please note, you will not be able to cancel or rebook the ticket. If you want more flexibility, choose another rate.
To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.
We would gladly inform you about all facilities on board so that you can make your journey more comfortable.
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Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise! Download our app so that you will be kept informed of the possible changes.
For a lot of destionations, you will have to change trains in Brussels South/Midi or in Paris. At Brussels-South/Midi, follow the signs 'Thalys' until you until you reach the main hall. The large information panels will indicate the platform from which your TGV will depart.
More information about transfers
IIf you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam.