How to travel from Annecy to Arcachon, France
The distance between Annecy and Arcachon is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Annecy 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 → Annecy if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arcachon.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€195($195)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Grenoble then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Annecy to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Annecy and Arcachon is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588km (365 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Annecy and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Arcachon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Annecy and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Annecy and Arcachon. The distance is around 752km (467 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 20m | €110($110) | hourly | 657km (408 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 20m | €110($110) | twice daily | 642km (399 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 4h 40m | €200($200) | twice daily | 891km (554 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | €195($195) | once daily | 1,172km (728 miles) |
| Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux | 7h 55m | €180($180) | once a week | 1,165km (724 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 11h 10m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 832km (517 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 12hrs | €46($46) | 5 times a week | 791km (491 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | €135($135) | on demand | 752km (467 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