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.
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.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Quimper if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arcachon.
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Take the train to Lorient then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 5m | €500($500) | every 4 hours | 660km (410 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | €200($200) | once daily | 1,193km (741 miles) |
Train via Nantes | 7h 45m | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 647km (402 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9hrs | €50($50) | once daily | 628km (390 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 20m | €31($31) | 5 times a week | 666km (414 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €115($115) | on demand | 644km (400 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.