How to travel from Metz to Arcachon, France

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.

10 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance973km (604 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Arcachon

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Metz to Arcachon

Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Arcachon

Transport options from Metz to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 35m
€215($215)
4 times a day966km (600 miles)
Train to Champagne-Ardenne, plane3h 35m
€250($250)
twice daily875km (544 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane4h 15m
€235($235)
hourly873km (542 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane4h 30m
€185($185)
4 times a day1,043km (648 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
€595($600)
every 4 hours1,054km (655 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€160($160)
once daily913km (567 miles)
Train via Bordeaux-St-Jean6h 20m
€465($465)
once daily955km (593 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
12h 10m
€60($60)
every 3 hours970km (602 miles)
Bus to Orleans Bus Station, train12h 55m
€30($30)
4 times a week988km (614 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
€175($175)
on demand973km (604 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