How to travel from Nimes to Arcachon, France
The distance between Nimes and Arcachon is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nimes 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 → Nimes 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 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€90($90)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€43($43)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nimes to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Nimes and Arcachon is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (280 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Nimes and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 45m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Nimes 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 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to 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 10m.
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 Nimes and Arcachon. The distance is around 584km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 10m | €135($135) | once daily | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 3h 15m | €135($135) | once daily | 679km (422 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane | 4h 30m | €215($215) | once daily | 1,016km (631 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane | 4h 50m | €225($225) | hourly | 1,256km (781 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 6h 50m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 1,055km (656 miles) |
Train | 5h 45m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 611km (380 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 8hrs | €43($43) | every 4 hours | 591km (367 miles) |
| Bus to Montpellier, train | 8hrs | €35($35) | 3 times a week | 589km (366 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | €105($105) | on demand | 584km (363 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