How to travel from Poitiers to Arcachon, France

The distance between Poitiers and Arcachon is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poitiers to Arcachon by train, bus and car. 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 Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Parentis en Born and then to Arcachon - Gare SNCF.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance320km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Arcachon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Poitiers and Arcachon is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Poitiers and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Arcachon is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Arcachon. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Poitiers and Arcachon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poitiers and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parentis en Born and Parentis en Born. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Transportes Barquense and Landes - Réseau Interurbain 40 run regular bus services between Poitiers and Arcachon. Buses run on demand and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Poitiers and Arcachon. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Arcachon

Transport options from Poitiers to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€66($66)
every 3 hours305km (189 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€22($22)
once daily375km (233 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€58($58)
on demand320km (199 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