How to travel from Cannes to Arcachon, France
The distance between Cannes and Arcachon is around 723km (449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cannes to Arcachon by plane, 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 → Cannes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€150($150)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€36($36)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cannes to Arcachon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Cannes and Arcachon is around 723km (449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 665km (413 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Cannes and Arcachon by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cannes to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Arcachon. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Cannes and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9hrs, 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 Cannes and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Cannes and Arcachon. The distance is around 829km (515 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3hrs | €125($125) | hourly | 723km (449 miles) |
| Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Train | 4h 15m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 917km (570 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | €140($140) | 4 times a day | 773km (480 miles) |
Train | 9hrs | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 929km (577 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 13h 10m | €36($36) | twice a week | 900km (559 miles) |
| Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Train | 14h 25m | €55($55) | once daily | 941km (585 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | €150($150) | on demand | 829km (515 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.
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