The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Arcachon is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Arcachon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Brive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
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There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Arcachon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).
The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Arcachon is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Arcachon is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Arcachon. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Arcachon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Arcachon. We recommend that you drive to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Arcachon. The distance is around 268km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | €41($41) | twice daily | 257km (160 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 55m | €24($24) | twice daily | 265km (165 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €48($48) | on demand | 268km (166 miles) |
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.