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.
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.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Brest if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arcachon.
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Take the bus to Lorient and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 40m | €485($485) | hourly | 558km (347 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 40m | €200($200) | once daily | 1,197km (744 miles) |
Train via Nantes | 8h 25m | €110($110) | once daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Bus to Lorient, train + 1 similar | 10h 20m | €49($49) | once daily | 703km (437 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 20m | €33($33) | 5 times a week | 737km (458 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €130($130) | on demand | 712km (442 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.