How to travel from Arcachon to Nice, France

The distance between Arcachon and Nice is around 707km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Arcachon to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance857km (532 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Nice

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Arcachon and Nice is around 707km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681km (423 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Arcachon and Nice by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Nice. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 35m, 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 857km (532 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Nice

Transport options from Arcachon to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
€135($135)
hourly707km (439 miles)
Train
9h 35m
€155($155)
every 4 hours959km (596 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
€58($58)
twice daily921km (572 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus13hrs
€39($39)
twice a week914km (568 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€155($155)
on demand857km (532 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice