How to travel from Perpignan to Arcachon, France
The distance between Perpignan and Arcachon is around 503km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Perpignan 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 → Perpignan if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane
Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€100($100)
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2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Narbonne then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€83($83)
1 similiar route
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Bus to Toulouse, train
Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€37($37)
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Perpignan and Arcachon is around 503km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 393km (244 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Perpignan and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Perpignan and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Perpignan and Arcachon. The distance is around 503km (313 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €83 ($83).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane + 2 similar | 4h 15m | €100($100) | twice daily | 705km (438 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 35m | €140($140) | once daily | 890km (553 miles) |
| Train to Narbonne, plane | 5h 55m | €330($330) | hourly | 1,116km (693 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €83($83) | every 4 hours | 528km (328 miles) |
| Train via Toulouse Matabiau | 5h 30m | €81($81) | every 4 hours | 528km (328 miles) |
Bus to Toulouse, train + 1 similar | 6h 40m | €37($37) | 3 times a week | 507km (315 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 7h 20m | €36($36) | every 20 mins | 508km (316 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | €90($90) | on demand | 503km (313 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