How to travel from Reims to Arcachon, France

The distance between Reims and Arcachon is around 708km (440 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Reims 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance786km (488 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Reims to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Reims and Arcachon is around 708km (440 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 646km (402 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Reims and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Arcachon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Reims and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4hrs, 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 Reims and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Reims and Arcachon. The distance is around 786km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Arcachon

Transport options from Reims to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 60m
€225($225)
5 times a day708km (440 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 15m
€215($215)
5 times a day1,005km (625 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 25m
€190($190)
twice daily1,093km (679 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€185($185)
once daily746km (463 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean5h 20m
€125($125)
once daily766km (476 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9h 45m
€71($71)
every 4 hours795km (494 miles)
Bus to Orleans Bus Station, train11h 10m
€23($23)
4 times a week797km (495 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€140($140)
on demand786km (488 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