--- title: "Trains from Bordeaux to Laval | EveryRail" description: "Bordeaux to Laval takes about 4 hours 30 minutes with one change at Paris Montparnasse or Massy TGV; the fastest journeys take around 3 hours 40 minutes." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/bordeaux-to-laval/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Bordeaux to Laval by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Bordeaux to Laval by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Bordeaux to Laval by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Laval]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # Bordeaux to Laval by train Bordeaux to Laval takes about 4 hours 30 minutes with one change at Paris Montparnasse or Massy TGV; the fastest journeys take around 3 hours 40 minutes. ![Regional passenger train travelling through green countryside.]() Typical duration About 4 hours 30 minutes on average; the fastest journeys take around 3 hours 40 minutes. Frequency About 9 departures a day, from early morning to early evening. Changes No direct train. Most journeys change once, at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 and 2 or at Massy TGV. A few slower departures need two changes. Origin [Bordeaux]() Destination [Laval]() Country [France]() [Bordeaux]() to [Laval]() is not a direct train journey. The fastest journeys take around 3 hours 40 minutes, while a typical trip takes about 4 hours 30 minutes with one change. Start at Bordeaux Saint-Jean and arrive at Laval station. ## Journey time and service pattern About 9 departures run each day, the first at around 05:40 and the last at around 18:45. The fastest journeys take around 3 hours 40 minutes. Allow about 4 hours 30 minutes when you are planning the day, as the connection can add waiting time. ## Where to change Daytime choices generally involve one change at either [Paris]() Montparnasse Hall 1 and 2 or Massy TGV. At Paris Montparnasse, both trains use the same station complex, so you do not need to cross Paris. A Bordeaux train that stops at Massy TGV can connect there with a service towards Laval, avoiding a Paris station transfer. The service brands depend on the departure. Daytime options use TGV INOUI from Bordeaux; the onward leg may be TGV INOUI, OUIGO or TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, and may call at Le Mans before Laval. Slower date-dependent options can include TER or INTERCITÉS. Choose the complete itinerary rather than assuming every train uses Paris Montparnasse. A few slower departures use two changes, usually with a TER on the last stretch from Angers Saint-Laud or Le Mans to Laval. Check the connection times before you book. ## Leaving Bordeaux Saint-Jean Bordeaux Saint-Jean is the departure station for this route. The station is on Rue Charles Domercq and the tram stops for lines C and D are by the Hall 2 forecourt, with local buses also serving the station. Arrive with enough time to check the departure hall and platform, especially if your ticket starts with a TGV INOUI service. ## Tickets and reservations For an ordinary journey, book the complete Bordeaux to Laval itinerary when it is available. The selected service and fare set the exchange and refund conditions. TER and INTERCITÉS legs can follow different conditions, so read the details for each train when an itinerary combines service types. If a connection is sold as separate tickets, leave more time between trains. A delay on the first ticket does not automatically protect the second one. ## Using an Interrail Pass French TER, Intercités, TGV INOUI, OUIGO Grande Vitesse, OUIGO Train Classique and Intercités de Nuit are included train types for Interrail, although exceptions apply. Check the exact departure in Rail Planner for any exception and for the reservation details before you rely on an Interrail France Pass or Global Pass. For an eligible pass journey, TGV INOUI and OUIGO require a separate reservation in addition to the Pass. TER and most Intercités usually do not, although exceptions apply. An Interrail Pass is not itself a seat reservation. ## Arriving at Laval The train arrives at Laval station on Place de la Gare. CITYTUL and local bus lines B, H and K serve the station, so follow the signs outside the station if you are continuing across town. Keep the exact arrival time in mind when choosing a return connection, since a later connection may add an hour or more to the journey. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Ouigo]() Ouigo is SNCF's low-cost high-speed brand, serving over 60 destinations in France and routes in Spain; basic fares include one hand bag and one cabin bag. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [SNCF Voyageurs]() SNCF operates France's TGV and regional trains. SNCF Connect books domestic and many international journeys, with fares ranging from flexible to non-refundable. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Laval [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Laval**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Bordeaux to Laval? No. Daytime journeys normally need one change at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 and 2 or Massy TGV. A few slower departures need two changes, usually with a TER on the last stretch to Laval. ### How long does the train from Bordeaux to Laval take? The fastest journeys take around 3 hours 40 minutes. A typical trip takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, depending on the connection. ### Which stations do I use for Bordeaux to Laval? Leave from Bordeaux Saint-Jean and arrive at Laval station. A daytime connection may be at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 and 2 or Massy TGV. ### How often do trains run from Bordeaux to Laval? About 9 departures run each day, from early morning to early evening. Most use one change. ### Do I need a reservation with an Interrail Pass from Bordeaux to Laval? TGV INOUI and OUIGO require a separate reservation in addition to an Interrail Pass. TER and most Intercités trains usually do not, although exceptions apply. Check the exact train in Rail Planner for any route-specific exception and its reservation details. ## More routes [![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Bordeaux to Paris by trainTGV INOUI takes as little as 2 hours 8 minutes from Bordeaux to Paris; OUIGO takes around 2 to 3.5 hours, with fares from €16 and compulsory reservations.]()[![Place de la Bourse and water mirror in Bordeaux at night]()Laval to Bordeaux by trainLaval to Bordeaux has no direct trains. Change at Paris Montparnasse or Massy TGV. The fastest journeys take about 3 hours 45 minutes.]()[![Place de la Bourse and water mirror in Bordeaux at night]()Paris to Bordeaux by trainParis to Bordeaux trains take as little as 2 hours 8 minutes, with around 29 direct services daily. 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