How to travel from Étretat to Arcachon, France

The distance between Étretat and Arcachon is around 761km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Étretat 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 ArcachonÉtretat if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance761km (473 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Étretat and Arcachon is around 761km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Étretat 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 Étretat to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Étretat to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Breaute Beuzeville, Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Étretat 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 Étretat and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Étretat to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Étretat and Arcachon. The distance is around 761km (473 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 Étretat to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Arcachon

Transport options from Étretat to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 25m
€215($215)
once daily838km (521 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 40m
€185($185)
once daily1,092km (679 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 45m
€235($235)
once daily1,136km (706 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 20m
€305($305)
5 times a day1,215km (755 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
€135($135)
once daily825km (512 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare6h 25m
€140($140)
hourly860km (534 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 55m
€53($53)
4 times a day868km (539 miles)
Train and Bus15h 50m
€170($170)
once daily1,101km (684 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€135($135)
on demand761km (473 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