How to travel from Rennes to Arcachon, France
The distance between Rennes and Arcachon is around 519km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Rennes 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 → Rennes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€215($215)
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3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arcachon.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€170($170)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€36($36)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rennes 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 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Rennes and Arcachon is around 519km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Rennes and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rennes to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Rennes 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 Rennes and Arcachon. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes 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 4h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Rennes and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 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 Rennes and Arcachon. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 40m | €215($215) | hourly | 1,106km (687 miles) |
| Train to Brest, plane | 4h 45m | €540($540) | every 4 hours | 807km (502 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | €265($265) | every 3 hours | 1,214km (755 miles) |
| Fly to Toulouse (TLS), train | 5hrs | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 883km (548 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €170($170) | once daily | 949km (590 miles) |
| Train via Nantes | 6h 20m | €84($84) | 4 times a day | 543km (337 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 35m | €36($36) | 5 times a day | 519km (323 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | €95($95) | on demand | 526km (327 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