How to travel from Montpellier to Arcachon, France
The distance between Montpellier and Arcachon is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€81($81)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€41($41)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Montpellier and Arcachon is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 419km (261 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Montpellier and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier 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 5h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Montpellier and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 5m.
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 Montpellier and Arcachon. The distance is around 536km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).
Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €145($145) | once daily | 816km (507 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 3h 50m | €140($140) | once daily | 729km (453 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 5m | €210($210) | hourly | 1,205km (749 miles) |
Train | 5h 15m | €81($81) | every 4 hours | 561km (349 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | €41($41) | every 2 hours | 537km (334 miles) |
| Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, Train | 7h 15m | €28($28) | 3 times a week | 536km (333 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | €95($95) | on demand | 536km (333 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.
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Arcachon
Laleu Airport (LRH)
- Distance
- 170km (105 miles) from Arcachon
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
- Distance
- 189km (117 miles) from Arcachon