The distance between Dunkirk and Arcachon is around 844km (525 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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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Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arcachon.
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Take the bus to Lille and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
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There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 13h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Dunkirk and Arcachon is around 844km (525 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 757km (471 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Dunkirk and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Dunkirk and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Dunkirk and Arcachon. The distance is around 941km (585 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 20m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 844km (525 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 40m | €230($230) | every 4 hours | 865km (537 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 55m | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 1,034km (642 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | €160($160) | once daily | 893km (555 miles) |
Train via Lille Flandres | 6h 45m | €155($155) | twice daily | 954km (593 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 12hrs | €60($60) | once daily | 945km (587 miles) |
Bus to Paris Nord - Saint-Denis Université, train | 13h 60m | €24($24) | 4 times a week | 1,001km (622 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | €170($170) | on demand | 941km (585 miles) |
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