How to travel from Arcachon to Giverny, France

The distance between Arcachon and Giverny is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Arcachon to Giverny 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, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the bus to Grand Val.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Mantes-la-Jolie.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Paris and then to Grand Val.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Giverny.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance697km (433 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Giverny

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Giverny by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Arcachon and Giverny is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 533km (331 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Arcachon and Giverny by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Giverny is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Giverny, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Giverny. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Giverny. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Mantes-la-Jolie and Vernon - Giverny. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui, Transilien, Paris RER and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Giverny. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Giverny. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the bus to Grand Val. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Giverny. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the bus to Grand Val. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Giverny is Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Giverny. Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Giverny. The distance is around 697km (433 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Giverny is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Giverny

Transport options from Arcachon to Giverny
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 60m
€180($180)
4 times a week687km (427 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane and bus4h 55m
€145($145)
4 times a week939km (583 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane and bus5h 20m
€170($170)
4 times a week984km (611 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€115($115)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean4h 45m
€115($115)
5 times a day682km (424 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 20m
€48($48)
4 times a week716km (445 miles)
Bus and Train14h 5m
€55($55)
once daily919km (571 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€125($125)
on demand697km (433 miles)

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Airports near Giverny

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

BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Giverny
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Giverny
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Giverny