How to travel from Alès to Arcachon, France
The distance between Alès and Arcachon is around 625km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Alès to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Alès if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nimes, plane
Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nimes then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€100($100)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€49($49)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alès to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Alès and Arcachon is around 625km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (262 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Alès and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alès to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alès and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Arcachon. The distance is around 625km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nimes, plane + 4 similar | 3h 45m | €145($145) | once daily | 814km (506 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 3h 45m | €140($140) | once daily | 728km (452 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 5hrs | €225($225) | once daily | 1,064km (661 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | €230($230) | hourly | 1,305km (811 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 7h 20m | €210($210) | every 4 hours | 1,104km (686 miles) |
Train | 6h 15m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 659km (410 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 35m | €49($49) | 3 times a week | 638km (396 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 9h 15m | €52($52) | twice daily | 640km (397 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | €110($110) | on demand | 625km (388 miles) |
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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