How to travel from Cassis to Arcachon, France

The distance between Cassis and Arcachon is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cassis 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.

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Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance731km (454 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cassis and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Cassis to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Cassis and Arcachon is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (349 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Cassis and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cassis to Arcachon is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Cassis 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 Cassis and Arcachon. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cassis to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare SNCF, Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cassis and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Cassis and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cassis to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Cassis and Arcachon. The distance is around 731km (454 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cassis to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cassis and Arcachon

Transport options from Cassis to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€155($155)
5 times a day862km (535 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€175($175)
every 3 hours910km (566 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 20m
€120($120)
5 times a day618km (384 miles)
Train
7h 20m
€115($115)
every 4 hours765km (476 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 20m
€50($50)
twice daily729km (453 miles)
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, Train10h 35m
€36($36)
3 times a week737km (458 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand731km (454 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.

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Arcachon
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
170km (105 miles) from Arcachon
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
189km (117 miles) from Arcachon