How to travel from Chambéry to Arcachon, France
The distance between Chambéry and Arcachon is around 604km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chambéry 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 → Chambéry if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Grenoble then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€82($82)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Chambéry and Arcachon is around 604km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Chambéry and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Arcachon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Arcachon. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Arcachon. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7hrs, 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 Chambéry and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Chambéry and Arcachon. The distance is around 715km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €145($145) | 5 times a day | 717km (445 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 5m | €110($110) | twice daily | 604km (376 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 4h 25m | €190($190) | twice daily | 854km (531 miles) |
Train | 7hrs | €170($170) | once a week | 1,111km (691 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 10m | €82($82) | every 20 mins | 779km (484 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 11h 10m | €46($46) | 4 times a week | 742km (461 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €130($130) | on demand | 715km (444 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