How to travel from Menton to Arcachon, France

The distance between Menton and Arcachon is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Menton to Arcachon by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance888km (552 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Menton to Arcachon by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Menton and Arcachon is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 698km (434 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Menton and Arcachon by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Arcachon. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Menton and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 10m, 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 Menton and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Menton and Arcachon. The distance is around 888km (552 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Arcachon

Transport options from Menton to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 35m
€140($140)
hourly731km (454 miles)
Train
10h 10m
€160($160)
every 4 hours984km (611 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
14h 10m
€64($64)
twice daily943km (586 miles)
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, Train14h 55m
€39($39)
twice a week970km (603 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€160($160)
on demand888km (552 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