The distance between Metz and Arcachon is around 873km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Metz 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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Take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Arcachon.
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Take the bus to Paris and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
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There are several options for getting from Metz to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 12h 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 €215 ($215).
The distance between Metz and Arcachon is around 873km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 747km (464 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Metz and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Arcachon. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Metz and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Metz and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Metz and Arcachon. The distance is around 973km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 35m | €215($215) | 4 times a day | 966km (600 miles) |
Train to Champagne-Ardenne, plane | 3h 35m | €250($250) | twice daily | 875km (544 miles) |
Train to Luxembourg, plane | 4h 15m | €235($235) | hourly | 873km (542 miles) |
Train to Strasbourg, plane | 4h 30m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 25m | €595($600) | every 4 hours | 1,054km (655 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €160($160) | once daily | 913km (567 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux-St-Jean | 6h 20m | €465($465) | once daily | 955km (593 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 12h 10m | €60($60) | every 3 hours | 970km (602 miles) |
Bus to Orleans Bus Station, train | 12h 55m | €30($30) | 4 times a week | 988km (614 miles) |
Drive | 8h 60m | €175($175) | on demand | 973km (604 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.