Purchase tickets and passes from Bordeaux to Barcelona through the Rail Europe Web site (see Resources below). Or book by phone at (888) 382-RAIL.
Book a France and Spain pass for additional savings and travel between Bordeaux and Barcelona with ease. Passes are available with most major rail lines and are reasonably priced.
Enjoy discounts on hotels, ferries and some city trains with France and Spain rail passes. These discounts come with the rail pass package.
See more of France and Spain, since travel from Bordeaux to Barcelona can be lengthy, taking from several hours to a few days depending on the route and the number of stops. Trains include meals and sleeping chambers to make the ride comfortable.
Look for high-speed trains in France and Spain to shorten your Bordeaux-to-Barcelona trip.
Explore rail-side shops and towns, since the train will make frequent stops in both countries. You will have many opportunities to take pictures of the surrounding countryside when the train stops.
Purchase a flexible rail pass for affordable travel between additional cities.
Confirm bookings made in advance.
Travel to Paris from Bordeaux to get better rates on trains to Barcelona. This is a common train route, so you could save money by taking this way.
Ride the rails from Bordeaux to Pamplona before continuing to Barcelona. This is among the more direct routes by train.
Check departure and arrival times when you purchase tickets to avoid long breaks between different legs of the journey.
