How to travel from Arcachon to Arras, France

The distance between Arcachon and Arras is around 740km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Arcachon to Arras 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 Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Arras.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance828km (514 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Arras

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Arcachon and Arras is around 740km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 693km (431 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Arcachon and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Arras is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Arras. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Paris Nord. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Arras. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4hrs, 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 Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Arras is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Arras. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Arras. The distance is around 828km (514 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 Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Arras

Transport options from Arcachon to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 10m
€210($210)
every 20 mins740km (460 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane3h 10m
€125($125)
hourly822km (511 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane3h 60m
€230($230)
twice a week1,005km (624 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane4h 30m
€200($200)
every 20 mins1,037km (644 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane4h 50m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,047km (651 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 35m
€125($125)
twice a week1,006km (625 miles)
Train
4hrs
€145($145)
twice a week780km (484 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 45m
€80($80)
once daily824km (512 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€150($150)
on demand828km (514 miles)

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Airports near Arras

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

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Arras
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Arras
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Arras