The distance between Paris and Arcachon is around 594km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Paris 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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Take the train to Arcachon.
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
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There are several options for getting from Paris 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 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Paris and Arcachon is around 594km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (334 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Paris and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Arcachon is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Paris 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.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Arcachon. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Arcachon with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 50m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Paris and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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 Paris and Arcachon. The distance is around 648km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | €100($100) | once daily | 594km (369 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 2h 55m | €100($100) | hourly | 594km (369 miles) |
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 50m | €175($175) | hourly | 611km (380 miles) |
Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Train | 3h 50m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 861km (535 miles) |
Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Train | 4h 10m | €165($165) | every 4 hours | 908km (564 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €41($41) | every 4 hours | 641km (398 miles) |
Bus to Bordeaux Rue des Terres de Borde, Train | 8h 55m | €11($11) | 4 times a week | 684km (425 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €115($115) | on demand | 648km (403 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.