The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Arcachon is around 429km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon by bus, train, 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 → Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the train to Nevers, St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.
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There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Arcachon is around 429km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Arcachon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nevers, St Pierre Des Corps and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Clermont-Ferrand and Arcachon. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 30m | €205($205) | every 3 hours | 947km (589 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
Train | 6h 15m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 761km (473 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 30m | €26($26) | once daily | 429km (267 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €79($79) | on demand | 438km (272 miles) |
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.