How to travel from Arcachon to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Arcachon and Verdon Gorge is around 690km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Verdon GorgeArcachon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Marseille St Charles and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Marseille and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance801km (498 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Arcachon and Verdon Gorge is around 690km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 606km (377 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Arcachon and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Verdon Gorge is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean, Marseille St Charles and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 15m, 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire then take a taxi to Verdon Gorge. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 801km (498 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Arcachon to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 55m
€325($325)
once daily1,022km (635 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
€270($270)
once daily846km (525 miles)
Train, Plane, Bus and Taxi4h 45m
€190($190)
every 20 mins690km (429 miles)
Train
9h 15m
€285($285)
every 4 hours934km (581 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
€140($140)
every 20 mins847km (526 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus12h 10m
€125($125)
4 times a week853km (530 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€145($145)
on demand801km (498 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge