How to travel from Arcachon to Toulon, France

The distance between Arcachon and Toulon is around 648km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Toulon 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 to Pessac Alouette, plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance764km (475 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Arcachon and Toulon is around 648km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Arcachon and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Toulon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Toulon. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Toulon. 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 7h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Toulon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 764km (475 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Toulon

Transport options from Arcachon to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane + 2 similar
3h 35m
€120($120)
5 times a day648km (403 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane4h 10m
€155($155)
twice daily892km (554 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€175($175)
every 2 hours863km (536 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€120($120)
every 4 hours804km (500 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 40m
€46($46)
every 20 mins770km (479 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus10h 45m
€44($44)
4 times a week778km (483 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand764km (475 miles)

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Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon