How to travel from Gordes to Arcachon, France
The distance between Gordes and Arcachon is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Gordes 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 Arcachon → Gordes if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Avignon Centre and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Avignon Centre, Nimes then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Bus to Montpellier Train Station Sabines, train
Take the bus to Montpellier Train Station Sabines and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€39($39)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gordes and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gordes to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 9h 40m. 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 €145 ($145).
The distance between Gordes and Arcachon is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Gordes and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gordes to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Gordes and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gordes and Arcachon. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gordes to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in PEM Gare Routière Cavaillon, Avignon Centre, Nimes and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Gordes and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Gordes and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Avignon Centre and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) 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 Gordes to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Avignon Centre and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) 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 Gordes and Arcachon. The distance is around 663km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gordes to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gordes and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 55m | €145($145) | 6 times a week | 702km (436 miles) |
| Train to Avignon Centre, plane | 4h 5m | €145($145) | 6 times a week | 798km (496 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 7h 25m | €200($200) | 6 times a week | 1,036km (644 miles) |
Train | 7h 25m | €110($110) | 6 times a week | 719km (447 miles) |
Bus to Montpellier Train Station Sabines, train + 1 similar | 9h 40m | €39($39) | twice a week | 675km (419 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 10h 25m | €51($51) | 4 times a week | 698km (434 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | €120($120) | on demand | 663km (412 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.
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Arcachon
Laleu Airport (LRH)
- Distance
- 170km (105 miles) from Arcachon
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
- Distance
- 189km (117 miles) from Arcachon