Chamartín to Bordeaux by train
Bordeaux lies 549 km (341 mi) north-east of Chamartín, 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 Spain and France rail, over roughly 669 km (416 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chamartín | Bordeaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | France |
| Population | 140,000 | 265,328 |
| Elevation | 719 m (2,359 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor railway station | Bordeaux-Saint-Jean railway station, gare de Caudéran - Mérignac, Gare de Bordeaux État |
What changes when you arrive in Bordeaux
Crossing from Spain into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Chamartín to Bordeaux
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Common questions
How far is Bordeaux from Chamartín?
549 km (341 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chamartín; by road roughly 669 km (416 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chamartín to Bordeaux 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 Chamartín and Bordeaux?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bordeaux?
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.