How to travel from Orleans to Arcachon, France

The distance between Orleans and Arcachon is around 498km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Orleans 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.

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bordeaux Rue des Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance530km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Orleans and Arcachon is around 498km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (268 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Orleans 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 Orleans to Arcachon is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Arcachon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Orleans and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 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 Orleans and Arcachon. The distance is around 530km (329 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 Orleans to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Arcachon

Transport options from Orleans to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€95($95)
every 4 hours498km (309 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€200($200)
hourly736km (457 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane5h 10m
€160($160)
every 4 hours981km (609 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane5h 25m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,033km (642 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€11($11)
4 times a week520km (323 miles)
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Train7h 55m
€37($37)
twice daily529km (329 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€95($95)
on demand530km (329 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