How to travel from Arcachon to Quimper, France

The distance between Arcachon and Quimper is around 630km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Quimper 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 Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €500($500)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Quimper.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Lorient then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance646km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €500 ($500).

The distance between Arcachon and Quimper is around 630km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (270 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Arcachon and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €500 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Quimper. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Quimper. 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 6h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Quimper. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 646km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Quimper

Transport options from Arcachon to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 15m
€500($500)
every 4 hours659km (410 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane5h 55m
€270($270)
every 4 hours1,351km (839 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
€195($195)
twice a week1,165km (724 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean7h 40m
€95($95)
4 times a day647km (402 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus + 1 similar
8h 55m
€50($50)
once daily630km (392 miles)
Train and Bus9h 20m
€31($31)
5 times a week666km (414 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€115($115)
on demand646km (402 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper