How to travel from Arcachon to Nancy, France

The distance between Arcachon and Nancy is around 927km (576 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Nancy.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance969km (602 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Arcachon and Nancy is around 927km (576 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 718km (446 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Arcachon and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Nancy. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Nancy. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 969km (602 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Nancy

Transport options from Arcachon to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 5m
€265($265)
hourly971km (604 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane4h 40m
€195($195)
hourly929km (577 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane5h 10m
€260($260)
hourly1,048km (651 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€280($280)
once daily927km (576 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean6h 20m
€150($150)
twice a week959km (596 miles)
Train and Bus
14hrs
€56($56)
6 times a week994km (617 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€175($175)
on demand969km (602 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy