How to travel from Calvi to Arcachon, France
The distance between Calvi and Arcachon is around 988km (614 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Calvi to Arcachon by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Calvi if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Calvi (CLY) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€275($275)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Bastia gare Prefecture then take a ferry to Gare Maritime de la Joliette then take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration22h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Ajaccio then take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Arcachon.
- Duration21hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€205($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calvi and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calvi to Arcachon by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 22h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).
The distance between Calvi and Arcachon is around 988km (614 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 832km (517 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Calvi and Arcachon by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Calvi to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Calvi and Arcachon is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Calvi and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Calvi (CLY) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calvi and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Calvi (CLY) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calvi to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Calvi (CLY) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Calvi to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Calvi (CLY) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calvi to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calvi and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 3h 25m | €275($275) | hourly | 988km (614 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 22h 30m | €110($110) | 5 times a week | 1,249km (776 miles) |
| Bus to Bastia, gare, Prefecture, ferry and train | 22h 45m | €105($105) | twice a week | 1,483km (922 miles) |
| Bus to Bastia, gare, Prefecture, ferry and train | 1 day 4h | €105($105) | 3 times a week | 1,494km (929 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 21hrs | €205($205) | once daily | 1,202km (747 miles) |
| Car, Ferry and Train | 17h 15m | €235($235) | 5 times a week | 1,488km (925 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calvi and Arcachon
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
Corsica Linea
Moby Lines
La Meridionale
Bus companies
Corsicar Autocars Les Beaux Voyages
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