How to travel from Arcachon to Nantes, France
The distance between Arcachon and Nantes is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Nantes 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 Nantes → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nantes (NTE).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost€245($245)
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Train
Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Nantes.
- Duration4h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€33($33)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Nantes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Arcachon and Nantes is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Arcachon and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Nantes. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Nantes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €245($245) | hourly | 1,066km (662 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 4h 55m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 792km (492 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 5m | €100($100) | once a week | 578km (359 miles) |
| Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 5hrs | €61($61) | 4 times a day | 394km (245 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 20m | €33($33) | every 3 hours | 416km (258 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus | 6h 30m | €28($28) | 5 times a week | 445km (276 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €75($75) | on demand | 415km (258 miles) |
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Airports near Nantes
The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Nantes
Montoir Airport (SNR)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Nantes
Rennes Airport (RNS)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Nantes