How to travel from Arcachon to Honfleur, France
The distance between Arcachon and Honfleur is around 701km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Arcachon to Honfleur 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 Honfleur → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Honfleur: Gare Routière.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost€285($285)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Le Havre.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€225($225)
Train and Bus
Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Caen then take the bus to Honfleur: Montpensier.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Honfleur
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Honfleur by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 12h 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 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).
The distance between Arcachon and Honfleur is around 701km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 541km (336 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Arcachon and Honfleur 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 Honfleur is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Honfleur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Honfleur. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Honfleur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Le Havre. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Honfleur. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 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 Honfleur. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Honfleur: Gare Routière. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Honfleur. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Honfleur: Gare Routière. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Honfleur is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Honfleur. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Honfleur. The distance is around 701km (435 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 Honfleur is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Honfleur
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 15m | €285($285) | every 3 hours | 1,159km (720 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane and bus | 5h 30m | €190($190) | 4 times a week | 798km (496 miles) |
| Train to Biarritz, plane and bus | 6h 30m | €160($160) | 4 times a week | 1,050km (652 miles) |
| Train to Biarritz, plane and bus | 6h 50m | €185($185) | 4 times a week | 1,095km (681 miles) |
Train | 5h 40m | €225($225) | twice a week | 832km (517 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 35m | €110($110) | once a week | 718km (446 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus | 10h 50m | €54($54) | 5 times a week | 826km (513 miles) |
| Train to Pessac, bus | 12h 20m | €40($40) | 4 times a week | 855km (531 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €125($125) | on demand | 701km (435 miles) |
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Airports near Honfleur
The following major airports near Honfleur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Honfleur
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Honfleur
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Honfleur