Good plans for parking at Bordeaux St Jean station

Parking at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station can quickly become a hassle, depending on the time of day and the length of your journey. From parking on a nearby street to the station’s official car parks, private car parks and the Blue Valet valet service, there are several options available for parking your vehicle. It’s up to you to choose based on how long you’ll be away and how much convenience you’re looking for.

1. In the streets near the station

If you arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station early enough, outside peak hours, you might be lucky enough to find a parking space on the nearby streets. Please note, however, that on the boulevards of Bordeaux as well as in the city centre, on-street parking is subject to a charge.

Saint Jean station is located in the Belcier district, which is classified as a green zone: parking rates here are lower than in the red zone, i.e. the city centre. One hour’s parking will cost you €1.80 and you will pay €17.60 for 4 hours, the maximum duration beyond which you will have to pay €34 under the post-parking flat-rate scheme (FPS).

2. Parking in the official car parks at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station

When you’re going to be away for several days or are in a hurry, it’s always best to plan your journey carefully. In particular, you should book your parking space at the station at the same time as your tickets.

Bordeaux Saint Jean station has two areas designated for both short-term and long-term parking :

➡️ The P2 Saint Jean car park, which spans four floors and is fully covered

➡️ The P3 Belcier car park, located on Rue des Terres de Bordes, just a stone’s throw from the station.

Both car parks are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The first has over 500 spaces, the second around 100. Rates vary depending on the duration of your stay, as well as how often you park. For example, it might be worth taking out an annual pass for P2 if you travel to work by train. As for P3, it offers cheap weekend rates.

3. In private car parks near Saint Jean station

If you haven’t managed to find a space in the car parks at Saint Jean station, or if you’d like to take advantage of better deals, you could also try a private car park. Simply log on to an online car-sharing platform to find a space made available by a private individual or a business.

If you’re looking for a low-cost parking solution in the Belcier area, look no further: you’ll pay up to half the price for a daily or weekly parking pass compared to a public car park or on-street parking.

On the other hand, you will have to forgo the convenience of parking within the station grounds, as you will then have to walk the few metres to your departure platform. Depending on where the car park is located, you will need to arrive in good time to park and make your way to Saint Jean station with your luggage.

4.  Parking with the Blue Valet valet parking service

This option offers the best balance between your personal comfort, affordable parking and even… the well-being of your vehicle! With Blue Valet, you benefit from the services of a valet who will park your car in a partner car park and bring it back to you when you get off the train.

The drop-off and pick-up point is at the P3 drop-off area, which offers direct access to the Belcier concourse inside the station. During your stay, you can even book a car maintenance package. The Blue Valet valet parking service offers you the best of both worlds:

You save a huge amount of time, both on departure and on arrival.

➡️ You can rest assured that your car is in safe hands.

➡️ You don’t have to worry about the logistics, and what’s more, it’s affordable!

Are you the type who plans your train journeys down to the last detail, or do you turn up at the station at the last minute, hoping to find a free parking space ? With Blue Valet, you can do both !

In fact, you can book your valet parking service right up until the day before you leave, and once you arrive, you’ll be able to switch from your car to the train in the blink of an eye !

 

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