How to travel from Arras to Arcachon, France

The distance between Arras and Arcachon is around 739km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Arras 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance826km (513 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Arras to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Arras and Arcachon is around 739km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 693km (431 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Arras and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arras and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Arras and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Arras and Arcachon. The distance is around 826km (513 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 Arras to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Arcachon

Transport options from Arras to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
€210($210)
every 20 mins739km (459 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane3h 30m
€120($120)
every 2 hours824km (512 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane4h 15m
€230($230)
once daily1,004km (624 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 15m
€200($200)
every 20 mins1,037km (644 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 45m
€125($125)
once daily1,006km (625 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€130($130)
once daily826km (513 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 20m
€80($80)
once daily826km (513 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, bus11h 15m
€78($78)
once daily913km (567 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€150($150)
on demand826km (513 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.

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Arcachon
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
170km (105 miles) from Arcachon
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
189km (117 miles) from Arcachon