How to travel from Grenoble to Arcachon, France
The distance between Grenoble and Arcachon is around 633km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Grenoble to Arcachon by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€32($32)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Arcachon by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Grenoble and Arcachon is around 633km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 547km (340 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Grenoble and Arcachon by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Grenoble and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Grenoble and Arcachon. The distance is around 720km (447 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 10m | €170($170) | every 4 hours | 633km (393 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 4h 25m | €250($250) | every 4 hours | 883km (549 miles) |
| Train to Geneve, plane | 4h 30m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 784km (487 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 15m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 1,144km (711 miles) |
| Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux | 7h 50m | €185($185) | once a week | 1,179km (733 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 9h 25m | €32($32) | every 20 mins | 711km (442 miles) |
| Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Train | 10h 45m | €46($46) | twice daily | 770km (479 miles) |
Drive | 6h 60m | €130($130) | on demand | 720km (447 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