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.
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.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | €135($135) | hourly | 706km (439 miles) |
Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Train | 4h 5m | €195($195) | every 4 hours | 900km (559 miles) |
Train | 9h 35m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 959km (596 miles) |
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, Train + 1 similar | 12h 55m | €39($39) | twice a week | 916km (569 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 20m | €58($58) | twice daily | 917km (570 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | €155($155) | on demand | 857km (532 miles) |
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.