How to travel from Lille to Arcachon, France

The distance between Lille and Arcachon is around 765km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lille 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Distance868km (539 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Lille to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Lille and Arcachon is around 765km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 737km (458 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Lille and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Arcachon. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Lille and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Lille and Arcachon. The distance is around 868km (539 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Arcachon

Transport options from Lille to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 40m
€120($120)
hourly765km (475 miles)
Train and Plane3h 5m
€220($220)
hourly785km (488 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane3h 25m
€275($275)
every 2 hours954km (593 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€150($150)
once daily827km (514 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean5h 35m
€140($140)
twice daily872km (542 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 55m
€51($51)
once daily863km (536 miles)
Bus to Orléans, train11h 15m
€26($26)
4 times a week870km (541 miles)
Drive
8h 5m
€155($155)
on demand868km (539 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