How to travel from Belfort to Arcachon, France

The distance between Belfort and Arcachon is around 839km (521 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

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

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Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance855km (531 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Belfort and Arcachon is around 839km (521 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 702km (436 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Belfort and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Belfort 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 Belfort and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) 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 Belfort and Arcachon. The distance is around 855km (531 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Arcachon

Transport options from Belfort to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane + 3 similar
3h 20m
€120($120)
hourly839km (521 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€255($255)
hourly979km (608 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane4h 45m
€335($335)
5 times a day1,007km (625 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane5h 35m
€185($185)
every 4 hours898km (558 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€185($185)
once daily1,050km (652 miles)
Train via Mulhouse Ville10hrs
€200($200)
once a week1,277km (793 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 10m
€54($54)
once daily942km (585 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€155($155)
on demand855km (531 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