How to travel from Antibes to Arcachon, France

The distance between Antibes and Arcachon is around 718km (446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Antibes to Arcachon by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance839km (521 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antibes and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Antibes to Arcachon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Antibes and Arcachon is around 718km (446 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (417 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Antibes and Arcachon by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Antibes to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Antibes and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Antibes and Arcachon. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Antibes to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Antibes and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Antibes and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antibes to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Antibes and Arcachon. The distance is around 839km (521 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antibes to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Antibes and Arcachon

Transport options from Antibes to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€135($135)
every 2 hours718km (446 miles)
Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Train4h 15m
€195($195)
every 4 hours912km (566 miles)
Train
9h 20m
€155($155)
every 4 hours940km (584 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
13h 50m
€60($60)
twice daily929km (577 miles)
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, Train14h 20m
€39($39)
twice a week945km (587 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€150($150)
on demand839km (521 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