How to travel from Calais to Arcachon, France
The distance between Calais and Arcachon is around 873km (543 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Calais 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 → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arcachon.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€145($145)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lille and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€60($60)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais 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 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Calais and Arcachon is around 873km (543 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (457 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Calais and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais 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 Calais and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Calais and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 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 Calais and Arcachon. The distance is around 931km (579 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €135($135) | 4 times a week | 873km (543 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4hrs | €240($240) | 4 times a week | 893km (555 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 20m | €295($295) | 4 times a week | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €145($145) | once daily | 895km (556 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 6h 50m | €160($160) | twice daily | 974km (605 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 12h 20m | €60($60) | 4 times a week | 977km (607 miles) |
| Bus to Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport, train | 12h 55m | €54($54) | 4 times a week | 987km (613 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €165($165) | on demand | 931km (579 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calais and Arcachon
Train operators
Paris RER
Eurostar
Bus companies
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