How to travel from Amiens to Arcachon, France

The distance between Amiens and Arcachon is around 732km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Amiens 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance787km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Amiens and Arcachon is around 732km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 639km (397 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Amiens and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Arcachon. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amiens to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Amiens and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Amiens and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Amiens and Arcachon. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and Arcachon

Transport options from Amiens to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€200($200)
hourly741km (461 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane4h 10m
€130($130)
every 2 hours891km (554 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane5h 25m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,039km (645 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€120($120)
once daily732km (455 miles)
Train via Paris Nord5h 15m
€125($125)
hourly740km (460 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
€56($56)
once daily777km (483 miles)
Bus and Train10h 20m
€52($52)
every 20 mins784km (487 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€140($140)
on demand787km (489 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.

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Arcachon
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
170km (105 miles) from Arcachon
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
189km (117 miles) from Arcachon