The distance between Nantes and Arcachon is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nantes 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 → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
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There are several options for getting from Nantes 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 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Nantes and Arcachon is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Nantes and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes 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.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nantes and Arcachon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5hrs, 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 Nantes and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) 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 Nantes to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) 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 Nantes and Arcachon. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €61 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 35m | €255($255) | hourly | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Train | 5hrs | €61($61) | 4 times a day | 394km (245 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 20m | €33($33) | every 3 hours | 418km (259 miles) |
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, Train | 6h 30m | €28($28) | 5 times a week | 447km (278 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €75($75) | on demand | 415km (258 miles) |
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.