How to travel from Dijon to Arcachon, France

The distance between Dijon and Arcachon is around 704km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Dijon 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 Mulhouse Ville, plane

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance704km (437 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Dijon and Arcachon is around 704km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 564km (351 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Dijon and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Arcachon. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Dijon and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Dijon and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 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 Dijon and Arcachon. The distance is around 704km (437 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Arcachon

Transport options from Dijon to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane + 5 similar
4hrs
€155($155)
hourly994km (618 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€160($160)
every 4 hours732km (455 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane4h 35m
€235($235)
hourly900km (559 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane4h 55m
€235($235)
every 4 hours1,134km (705 miles)
Train to Lausanne, plane5h 15m
€190($190)
every 20 mins867km (539 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane5h 30m
€250($250)
every 4 hours982km (610 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€155($155)
once daily884km (549 miles)
Train via Nevers7hrs
€225($225)
every 4 hours808km (502 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 30m
€42($42)
once daily788km (490 miles)
Train and Bus12h 50m
€170($170)
once daily932km (579 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€125($125)
on demand704km (437 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