How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Arcachon, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Arcachon is around 610km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel 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 ArcachonMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance610km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Arcachon is around 610km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mont Saint-Michel, Pontorson Gare SNCF, Rennes and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Mont Saint Michel and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Mont Saint Michel and Arcachon. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Arcachon

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 60m
€210($210)
twice daily1,198km (744 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane6h 15m
€210($210)
twice daily974km (605 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€185($185)
once daily1,040km (646 miles)
Train via Rennes7h 40m
€100($100)
twice daily634km (394 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 60m
€50($50)
twice daily610km (379 miles)
Bus and Train8h 30m
€50($50)
once daily637km (396 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€110($110)
on demand610km (379 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