How to travel from Arcachon to Marseille, France
The distance between Arcachon and Marseille is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Marseille 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 Marseille → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Marseille St Charles.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Marseille St Charles.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€105($105)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Marseille.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€46($46)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Marseille
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Arcachon and Marseille is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 545km (339 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Arcachon and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Marseille. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Marseille. 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 6h 55m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Marseille. The distance is around 699km (435 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Marseille
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €110($110) | 5 times a day | 584km (363 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 3h 40m | €145($145) | twice daily | 828km (514 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 5h 35m | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 930km (578 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 737km (458 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 30m | €46($46) | every 20 mins | 705km (438 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus | 9h 45m | €32($32) | 4 times a week | 711km (442 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | €125($125) | on demand | 699km (435 miles) |
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Airports near Marseille
The following major airports near Marseille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Marseille
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Marseille
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Marseille