How to travel from Quimper to Arcachon, France

The distance between Quimper and Arcachon is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Quimper 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 and Plane

Take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €500($500)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lorient then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance644km (400 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €500 ($500).

The distance between Quimper and Arcachon is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (270 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Quimper and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €500 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Quimper and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 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 Quimper and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Quimper and Arcachon. The distance is around 644km (400 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

How do I get from Quimper to Arcachon

Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Arcachon

Transport options from Quimper to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 5m
€500($500)
every 4 hours660km (410 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€200($200)
once daily1,193km (741 miles)
Train via Nantes7h 45m
€95($95)
4 times a day647km (402 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€50($50)
once daily628km (390 miles)
Bus and Train9h 20m
€31($31)
5 times a week666km (414 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€115($115)
on demand644km (400 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