How to travel from Arcachon to Gordes, France

The distance between Arcachon and Gordes is around 664km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Gordes 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 GordesArcachon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv and then to Cavaillon.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean, Nimes then Avignon Centre and then to Cavaillon.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Montpellier and then to Avignon Bus Station.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Gordes.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance664km (412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Gordes

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Gordes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Arcachon and Gordes is around 664km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Arcachon and Gordes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Gordes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Gordes, 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 Gordes. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean, Nimes, Avignon Centre and Cavaillon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Gordes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 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 Gordes. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv and then to Cavaillon. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Gordes. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv and then to Cavaillon. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Gordes. The distance is around 664km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Gordes is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Gordes

Transport options from Arcachon to Gordes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 5m
€135($135)
once daily703km (437 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane4h 5m
€145($145)
once daily798km (496 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane7h 20m
€200($200)
once daily1,036km (644 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€110($110)
twice a week719km (447 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus + 1 similar
10hrs
€39($39)
once a week677km (421 miles)
Train and Bus10h 20m
€52($52)
4 times a week701km (436 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€120($120)
on demand664km (412 miles)

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Airports near Gordes

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Gordes
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Gordes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Gordes