How to travel from Arles to Arcachon, France
The distance between Arles and Arcachon is around 611km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arles to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€135($135)
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4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€45($45)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arles to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Arles and Arcachon is around 611km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476km (296 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Arles and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arles to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Arcachon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Arles and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Arcachon is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Arcachon. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) 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 Arles and Arcachon. The distance is around 611km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane + 4 similar | 3h 45m | €135($135) | 5 times a day | 670km (416 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 15m | €155($155) | twice daily | 773km (480 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 4h 35m | €245($245) | 5 times a day | 1,282km (797 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane | 5h 30m | €235($235) | twice daily | 1,022km (635 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 6h 45m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 1,015km (631 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | €95($95) | twice daily | 652km (405 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 35m | €45($45) | 3 times a week | 630km (391 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | €110($110) | on demand | 611km (379 miles) |
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Airports near Arcachon
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Arcachon
Laleu Airport (LRH)
- Distance
- 170km (105 miles) from Arcachon
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
- Distance
- 189km (117 miles) from Arcachon