How to travel from Avignon to Arcachon, France

The distance between Avignon and Arcachon is around 626km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Avignon 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 ArcachonAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus to Montpellier Train Station Sabines, train

Take the bus to Montpellier Train Station Sabines and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance626km (389 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Avignon and Arcachon is around 626km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 482km (300 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Avignon and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Avignon and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Avignon and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon 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 2h 55m.

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 Avignon and Arcachon. The distance is around 626km (389 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Arcachon

Transport options from Avignon to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 3 similar
2h 45m
€120($120)
5 times a day639km (397 miles)
Train and Plane2h 55m
€130($130)
5 times a day734km (456 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane4h 15m
€220($220)
5 times a day984km (611 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane6hrs
€195($195)
5 times a day1,020km (634 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€100($100)
every 4 hours660km (410 miles)
Bus to Montpellier Train Station Sabines, train + 1 similar
8h 15m
€33($33)
twice a week632km (393 miles)
Bus and Train9h 10m
€41($41)
4 times a week656km (408 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€115($115)
on demand626km (389 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