The distance between Arcachon and La Rochelle is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Arcachon to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Rochelle → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to La Rochelle.
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There are several options for getting from Arcachon to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).
The distance between Arcachon and La Rochelle is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Arcachon and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 La Rochelle. We recommend that you drive to La Rochelle. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to La Rochelle is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) 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 La Rochelle. The distance is around 252km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 252km (157 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 40m | €24($24) | every 20 mins | 243km (151 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €46($46) | on demand | 252km (156 miles) |
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.