How to travel from Arcachon to Le Havre, France

The distance between Arcachon and Le Havre is around 720km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Le Havre by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance720km (447 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Le Havre by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Arcachon and Le Havre is around 720km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 547km (340 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Arcachon and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Le Havre is to take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Le Havre. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Le Havre. 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 5h 10m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Le Havre. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Le Havre. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 720km (447 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

How do I get from Arcachon to Le Havre

Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Le Havre

Transport options from Arcachon to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€225($225)
twice a week809km (503 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean5h 25m
€135($135)
hourly827km (514 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 10m
€215($215)
hourly841km (522 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane6h 20m
€180($180)
every 4 hours1,097km (682 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane6h 30m
€205($205)
every 4 hours1,138km (707 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 45m
€285($285)
every 4 hours1,182km (734 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€130($130)
on demand720km (447 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre