How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arcachon, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arcachon is around 755km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€305($305)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Arcachon.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lison, Avranches - Gare SNCF then Nantes Haluchère and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€58($58)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arcachon is around 755km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 556km (345 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arcachon. The distance is around 760km (472 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 10m | €305($305) | every 3 hours | 1,227km (762 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 6h 15m | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 7h 5m | €265($265) | twice daily | 1,403km (872 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €155($155) | once daily | 969km (602 miles) |
| Train via Caen | 6h 35m | €135($135) | twice a week | 781km (485 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 10h 40m | €58($58) | 4 times a week | 755km (469 miles) |
| Bus to Valognes Gare SNCF, train | 12h 20m | €62($62) | twice daily | 820km (510 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | €135($135) | on demand | 760km (472 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