How to travel from Besançon to Arcachon, France
The distance between Besançon and Arcachon is around 768km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Besançon 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 → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
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 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€185($185)
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4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Dijon then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arcachon.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€220($220)
1 similiar route
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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.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€46($46)
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Besançon to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 10h 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 €185 ($185).
The distance between Besançon and Arcachon is around 768km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Besançon 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 Besançon to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon, 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 45m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Besançon 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 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 5h 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 Besançon and Arcachon. The distance is around 768km (477 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 Besançon to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane + 4 similar | 3h 45m | €185($185) | every 2 hours | 930km (578 miles) |
| Train to Strasbourg, plane | 4h 45m | €245($245) | every 4 hours | 1,070km (665 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €150($150) | 4 times a day | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train to Mouchard, plane | 5h 15m | €200($200) | once daily | 830km (515 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane | 6h 30m | €230($230) | 4 times a day | 1,021km (635 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 45m | €220($220) | once daily | 975km (606 miles) |
| Train via Dijon | 7h 55m | €275($275) | every 4 hours | 899km (559 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 10h 35m | €46($46) | once daily | 849km (527 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, train | 12h 15m | €47($47) | twice daily | 898km (558 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | €140($140) | on demand | 768km (477 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