The distance between La Rochelle and Arcachon is around 245km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon by train, 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 → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
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There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Arcachon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).
The distance between La Rochelle and Arcachon is around 245km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from La Rochelle and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Arcachon. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Rochelle and Arcachon. We recommend that you drive to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Arcachon. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 252km (157 miles) |
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | €23($23) | once daily | 245km (152 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 40m | €23($23) | twice daily | 245km (152 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €46($46) | on demand | 253km (157 miles) |
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.