The distance between Marseille and Arcachon is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille 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 → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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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 Marseille to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 50m. 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 €110 ($110).
The distance between Marseille and Arcachon is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 545km (339 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Marseille and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille 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.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille 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 6h 55m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Marseille and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Marseille and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Arcachon. The distance is around 699km (434 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 40m | €110($110) | 5 times a day | 584km (363 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | €145($145) | 5 times a day | 827km (514 miles) |
Train to Nice Ville, plane | 5h 45m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 930km (578 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 737km (458 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 9h 40m | €46($46) | twice daily | 704km (437 miles) |
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, Train | 9h 50m | €32($32) | 3 times a week | 711km (442 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | €125($125) | on demand | 699km (434 miles) |
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.