How to travel from Grasse to Arcachon, France

The distance between Grasse and Arcachon is around 749km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance842km (523 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Arcachon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 14h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Grasse and Arcachon is around 749km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 655km (407 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Grasse and Arcachon by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Arcachon. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes, Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Grasse and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Grasse and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Grasse and Arcachon. The distance is around 842km (523 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Grasse to Arcachon

Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Arcachon

Transport options from Grasse to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3hrs
€130($130)
once daily749km (465 miles)
Train
9h 30m
€155($155)
every 4 hours948km (589 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
14h 5m
€38($38)
twice a week916km (569 miles)
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Train14h 10m
€53($53)
twice daily945km (587 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€150($150)
on demand842km (523 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