How to travel from Nice to Arcachon, France

The distance between Nice and Arcachon is around 706km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice to Arcachon by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, Train

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance857km (532 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Nice to Arcachon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Nice and Arcachon is around 706km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681km (423 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Nice and Arcachon by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Arcachon. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nice and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 35m, 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 Nice and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Nice and Arcachon. The distance is around 857km (532 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Nice to Arcachon

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Arcachon

Transport options from Nice to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€135($135)
hourly706km (439 miles)
Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Train4h 5m
€195($195)
every 4 hours900km (559 miles)
Train
9h 35m
€155($155)
every 4 hours959km (596 miles)
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, Train + 1 similar
12h 55m
€39($39)
twice a week916km (569 miles)
Bus and Train13h 20m
€58($58)
twice daily917km (570 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€155($155)
on demand857km (532 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