How to travel from Arcachon to Belfort, France
The distance between Arcachon and Belfort is around 839km (521 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Arcachon to Belfort 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 Belfort → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€140($140)
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3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv.
- Duration5h 60m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€185($185)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Montbéliard.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€72($72)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Belfort
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Belfort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Arcachon and Belfort is around 839km (521 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 702km (436 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Arcachon and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Belfort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Belfort. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv, Châtelet les Halles, Gare de Lyon and Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Czech Railways run train services between Arcachon and Belfort. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Belfort. The distance is around 857km (533 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Belfort
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane + 3 similar | 3h 20m | €140($140) | hourly | 839km (521 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | €200($200) | hourly | 979km (608 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 4h 40m | €335($335) | 5 times a day | 1,007km (626 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 5h 45m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 898km (558 miles) |
Train + 3 similar | 5h 60m | €185($185) | twice a week | 1,050km (653 miles) |
| Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 5h 60m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 1,049km (652 miles) |
| Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 7h 50m | €190($190) | twice a week | 1,214km (755 miles) |
| Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 9h 20m | €235($235) | once a week | 1,296km (805 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12h 20m | €72($72) | twice daily | 948km (589 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | €155($155) | on demand | 857km (533 miles) |
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Airports near Belfort
The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Belfort
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Belfort
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Belfort