The distance between Arcachon and Lyon is around 540km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Arcachon to Lyon 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 Lyon → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS).
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Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Lyon Part Dieu.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Arcachon and Lyon is around 540km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Arcachon and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Lyon. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Lyon. 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 4h 50m.
TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Lyon. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Lyon. The distance is around 617km (384 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 40m | €115($115) | hourly | 540km (336 miles) |
Train to Biarritz, Fly | 3h 50m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 790km (491 miles) |
Train | 4h 50m | €175($175) | twice a week | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 40m | €30($30) | every 20 mins | 593km (368 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | €110($110) | on demand | 617km (384 miles) |
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.