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Price guide:
from £
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return from
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Journey time
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Introduction
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Escape to the capital of Claret country
High speed trains run direct to charming Bordeaux
The city's top attractions
Introduction to Bordeaux
Bordeaux by rail
Nestled in southwest France, Bordeaux is just three hours away by
high speed TGV train
from
Paris
or
Lille
. Taking the TGV to
Bordeaux Saint Jean station
is so much more relaxing than flying – especially as Bordeaux airport is 7.5 miles outside of the city.
Heaven for wine lovers
The historic port city of Bordeaux is the capital of the world-famous wine-growing region and home to some stunning architecture like the
Cathédrale St-André
. Visit for a short break and spend your days admiring the ornate neo-classical buildings of the
Quartier des Chartrons
. Or why not use Bordeaux as a base for exploring the surrounding vineyards? There are more in this region than in the whole of South Africa!
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When planning your trip, bear in mind that the standard of disabled facilities on trains and at stations around Europe varies. Special equipment can sometimes be reserved in advance. Read up on what to expect in the
Destinations & stations
and
European routes and trains
sections of this site.
What about disabled seating?
Some of Europe's more modern trains have special onboard areas for disabled passengers.
To travel in these spaces you'll need to book a ticket in advance. For advice and to book tickets, phone the Rail Europe
call centre
or visit our
London Travel Centre
.
Useful travel information
Taking your bike
Almost all European trains allow bikes folded in a bike bag with the saddle, handlebars and wheels removed. And, as long as it's no bigger than a normal suitcase, it'll be covered as part of your luggage allowance. But if you can't fit your bike into a bike bag, some trains also have bicycle spaces which you will need to pre-book when you book your ticket. To make your booking, phone the Rail Europe
call centre
or visit our
London Travel Centre
as bike spaces can't be booked online.
Alternatively, why not simply rent a bike when you arrive in the cities you plan to explore? Major cities have bike rental schemes and you can often pick bikes up and drop them off at points across the city.
Useful travel information
Special dietary requirements
If you're travelling in Business Premier or Leisure Select on Eurostar there's a choice of meals including options for those with special dietary requirements. Simply make your selection when you book your tickets online more than 36 hours in advance. You can find out more about the food served on trains in the
European routes and trains
sections of this site.
For further advice on the above and to book tickets, phone the Rail Europe
call centre
or visit our
London Travel Centre
.
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When you fill in the rail passes search form, you’ll need to indicate the ages of the passengers travelling.
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Global Pass:
Below are the different types of InterRail Global Pass.
To work out which one you qualify for, take your age on the first day you’ll use your pass.
Youth pass: 12-25 years
Adult pass: 26-59 years
Child pass: 4-11 years
Senior pass: 60+ years
Children under 4 travel free.
If you’re thinking of travelling on a Youth pass, please note that there’s no first class option. If you want to travel first class you should choose an Adult pass.
One Country Pass:
Below are the different types of InterRail One Country Pass. When working out which one you qualify for, take your age on the first day you’ll travel with your pass.
Youth pass: 12-25 years
Adult pass: 26+ years
Child pass: 4-11 years
Children under 4 travel free.
Please note that there is no Senior option when booking an InterRail One Country Pass.
Plus there’s no first class InterRail pass for travel in Norway.
Swiss Travel System
Swiss Pass & Swiss Flexi Pass:
When working out which pass you qualify for, take your age on the first day you’ll travel with your pass.
Youth pass: 16-25 years
Adult pass: 26+ years
Children: Children under 6 travel free while children aged 6-15 travel free with a parent or guardian holding a Swiss Travel System product. To complete your booking including free travel for your children, please call us on 08448 484 064 (Mon to Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm).
Swiss Card / Swiss Transfer Ticket:
Available for adults and children only, in first or standard class.
Important:
Children under 6 travel free while children aged 6-15 travel free with a parent or guardian holding a Swiss Travel System product. To complete your booking including free travel for your children, please call us on 08448 484 064 (Mon to Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm).
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