How to travel from Giverny to Arcachon, France

The distance between Giverny and Arcachon is around 677km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Giverny 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 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.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance677km (421 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giverny and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Giverny to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Giverny and Arcachon is around 677km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 533km (331 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Giverny and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Giverny to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Giverny and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Giverny and Arcachon. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Giverny to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vernon Gare SNCF, Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Transilien and Paris RER run train services between Giverny and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Giverny 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 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giverny 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 3h 55m.

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 Giverny and Arcachon. The distance is around 677km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giverny to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Giverny and Arcachon

Transport options from Giverny to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
€190($190)
hourly696km (432 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 10m
€165($165)
every 4 hours950km (590 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 15m
€215($215)
every 4 hours993km (617 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€115($115)
once daily682km (424 miles)
Train via Gare Montparnasse4h 40m
€115($115)
hourly680km (422 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9h 20m
€48($48)
4 times a week724km (450 miles)
Train and Bus11h 15m
€27($27)
4 times a week781km (485 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€120($120)
on demand677km (421 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