The distance between Le Mans and Arcachon is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Le Mans 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 → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
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Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the bus to Tours then Parentis en Born and then to Arcachon - Gare SNCF.
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There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Le Mans and Arcachon is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (241 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Le Mans and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Arcachon is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Arcachon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Le Mans and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Le Mans and Arcachon. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Mans to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tours, Parentis en Born and Parentis en Born. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
SNCF Bus, Transportes Barquense and Landes - Réseau Interurbain 40 run regular bus services between Le Mans and Arcachon. Buses run on demand and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Le Mans and Arcachon. The distance is around 510km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €90($90) | twice a week | 484km (301 miles) |
Train | 3h 50m | €145($145) | once daily | 795km (494 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 60m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 846km (526 miles) |
Train to Massy Tgv, plane | 4h 40m | €190($190) | every 4 hours | 1,044km (649 miles) |
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane | 5h 15m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 1,144km (711 miles) |
Bus | 9h 50m | €45($45) | 5 times a week | 577km (359 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | €90($90) | on demand | 510km (317 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.