The distance between Arcachon and Brest is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Arcachon to Brest 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 Brest → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Brest (BES).
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Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Brest.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Lorient and then to Brest.
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There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €485 ($485).
The distance between Arcachon and Brest is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Arcachon and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Brest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €485 ($485).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Brest. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Brest. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Brest. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arcachon and Brest. The distance is around 712km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 50m | €485($485) | hourly | 558km (347 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | €195($195) | twice a week | 1,176km (731 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 8h 25m | €110($110) | once daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus + 1 similar | 10h 10m | €48($48) | once daily | 702km (436 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 20m | €33($33) | 5 times a week | 737km (458 miles) |
Drive | 6h 60m | €130($130) | on demand | 712km (442 miles) |
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