How to travel from Brest to Arcachon, France

The distance between Brest and Arcachon is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brest 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €485($485)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus to Lorient, train

Take the bus to Lorient and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance712km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Brest 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 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €485 ($485).

The distance between Brest and Arcachon is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Brest and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €485 ($485).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest 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 Brest and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Brest and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Brest and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Brest and Arcachon. The distance is around 712km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

How do I get from Brest to Arcachon

Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Arcachon

Transport options from Brest to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 40m
€485($485)
hourly558km (347 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€200($200)
once daily1,197km (744 miles)
Train via Nantes8h 25m
€110($110)
once daily748km (465 miles)
Bus to Lorient, train + 1 similar
10h 20m
€49($49)
once daily703km (437 miles)
Bus and Train10h 20m
€33($33)
5 times a week737km (458 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€130($130)
on demand712km (442 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