How to travel from Frejus to Arcachon, France

The distance between Frejus and Arcachon is around 741km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Frejus to Arcachon by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance797km (496 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frejus and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Frejus to Arcachon by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Frejus and Arcachon is around 741km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 646km (402 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Frejus and Arcachon by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frejus to Arcachon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Frejus and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frejus and Arcachon. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Frejus to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Frejus and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 40m, 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 Frejus and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport TERM2 Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frejus to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport TERM2 Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Frejus and Arcachon. The distance is around 797km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frejus to Arcachon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Frejus and Arcachon

Transport options from Frejus to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 15m
€135($135)
4 times a day741km (460 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 20m
€150($150)
every 4 hours760km (472 miles)
Train
8h 40m
€130($130)
every 4 hours897km (557 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 10m
€55($55)
4 times a week853km (530 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€145($145)
on demand797km (496 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