How to travel from Le Mans to Arcachon, France

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train via St Pierre Des Corps

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Train and Plane

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.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tours then Parentis en Born and then to Arcachon - Gare SNCF.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance510km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Arcachon

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Arcachon

Transport options from Le Mans to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar
3h 40m
€90($90)
twice a week484km (301 miles)
Train3h 50m
€145($145)
once daily795km (494 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 60m
€225($225)
every 4 hours846km (526 miles)
Train to Massy Tgv, plane4h 40m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,044km (649 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane5h 15m
€215($215)
every 4 hours1,144km (711 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€45($45)
5 times a week577km (359 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€90($90)
on demand510km (317 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