How to travel from Colmar to Arcachon, France

The distance between Colmar and Arcachon is around 833km (518 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Colmar 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 St Louis, plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg then Paris Est and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance932km (579 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Colmar and Arcachon is around 833km (518 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 757km (470 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Colmar and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strasbourg, Paris Est, Strasbourg - Saint-Denis, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Colmar and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Colmar and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Colmar and Arcachon. The distance is around 932km (579 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Arcachon

Transport options from Colmar to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to St Louis, plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
€115($115)
hourly833km (518 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
€220($220)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 45m
€235($235)
once daily1,104km (686 miles)
Train via Strasbourg7hrs
€205($205)
once daily1,126km (700 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean9h 45m
€185($185)
once a week1,225km (761 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 35m
€73($73)
6 times a week1,225km (761 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€165($165)
on demand932km (579 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