How to travel from Ajaccio to Arcachon, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Arcachon is around 895km (556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Arcachon by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Arcachon.
- Duration18h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Arcachon by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 22h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Ajaccio and Arcachon is around 895km (556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 857km (533 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Ajaccio and Arcachon by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Arcachon is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Arcachon is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Arcachon. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €135($135) | hourly | 895km (556 miles) |
| Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Train | 5hrs | €345($345) | every 4 hours | 1,292km (803 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 17h 10m | €230($230) | once a week | 1,552km (965 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, train | 19h 10m | €160($160) | once daily | 1,083km (673 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 21h 60m | €110($110) | once a week | 1,526km (948 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Toulon, bus and train | 22h 40m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,055km (655 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 18h 30m | €175($175) | once daily | 1,039km (646 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Arcachon
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Train operators
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Bus companies
Airports near Arcachon
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Arcachon
Laleu Airport (LRH)
- Distance
- 170km (105 miles) from Arcachon
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
- Distance
- 189km (117 miles) from Arcachon