How to travel from Arcachon to Antibes, France

The distance between Arcachon and Antibes is around 720km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Arcachon to Antibes by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance839km (521 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Antibes

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Antibes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Arcachon and Antibes is around 720km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (417 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Arcachon and Antibes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Antibes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Antibes. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Antibes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 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 Arcachon and Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Arcachon and Antibes. The distance is around 839km (521 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Antibes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Arcachon to Antibes

Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Antibes

Transport options from Arcachon to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 55m
€135($135)
every 2 hours720km (447 miles)
Train
9h 15m
€150($150)
every 4 hours940km (584 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus + 1 similar
13h 15m
€39($39)
twice a week927km (576 miles)
Train and Bus13h 45m
€58($58)
twice daily929km (577 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€150($150)
on demand839km (521 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

The following major airports near Antibes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes