Bordeaux to Chamartín by train
Chamartín lies 549 km (341 mi) south-west of Bordeaux, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 25 min at the speeds typical of France and Spain rail, over roughly 669 km (416 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bordeaux | Chamartín | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Spain |
| Population | 265,328 | 140,000 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 719 m (2,359 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Stations on record | Bordeaux-Saint-Jean railway station, gare de Caudéran - Mérignac, Gare de Bordeaux État | Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Chamartín
Crossing from France into Spain: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book trains from Bordeaux to Chamartín
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Staying in Chamartín
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Common questions
How far is Chamartín from Bordeaux?
549 km (341 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bordeaux; by road roughly 669 km (416 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Chamartín by train?
About 3 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bordeaux and Chamartín?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chamartín?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.