How to travel from Bayeux to Arcachon, France
The distance between Bayeux and Arcachon is around 680km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bayeux 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 → Bayeux if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€290($290)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Arcachon.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€71($71)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).
The distance between Bayeux and Arcachon is around 680km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 515km (320 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Bayeux and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Bayeux and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Bayeux and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Bayeux and Arcachon. The distance is around 700km (435 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 10m | €290($290) | hourly | 1,125km (699 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 881km (548 miles) |
| Fly to Toulouse (TLS), train | 5h 40m | €260($260) | every 4 hours | 999km (621 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €140($140) | once daily | 867km (539 miles) |
| Train via St Pierre Des Corps | 5h 35m | €125($125) | twice a week | 680km (422 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 40m | €71($71) | twice daily | 767km (476 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 9h 45m | €55($55) | once daily | 734km (456 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | €125($125) | on demand | 700km (435 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