How to travel from Arcachon to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Arcachon and Saint-Raphaël is around 741km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arcachon to Saint-Raphaël 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) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Marseille and then to Fréjus.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance801km (498 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Saint-Raphaël by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Arcachon and Saint-Raphaël is around 741km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 649km (403 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Arcachon and Saint-Raphaël by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Saint-Raphaël. 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 8h 40m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 40m, 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 801km (498 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Arcachon to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 50m
€145($145)
every 3 hours770km (479 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane4h 25m
€135($135)
5 times a day741km (461 miles)
Train
8h 40m
€145($145)
every 4 hours897km (557 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
11h 30m
€56($56)
every 20 mins850km (528 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus12h 50m
€43($43)
twice a week916km (569 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€145($145)
on demand801km (498 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël