How to travel from Rouen to Arcachon, France

The distance between Rouen and Arcachon is around 722km (449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Rouen 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 Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance722km (449 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Rouen and Arcachon is around 722km (449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (348 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Rouen and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Arcachon. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gaîté, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Arcachon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Rouen and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Rouen and Arcachon. The distance is around 722km (449 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Rouen to Arcachon

Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Arcachon

Transport options from Rouen to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 15m
€200($200)
hourly752km (467 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 30m
€175($175)
every 4 hours1,006km (625 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 35m
€220($220)
every 4 hours1,050km (652 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 40m
€155($155)
every 20 mins1,009km (627 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€125($125)
hourly738km (459 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare4h 35m
€120($120)
once daily738km (459 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 15m
€51($51)
every 2 hours780km (485 miles)
Bus to Paris - Orly Airport, train10h 60m
€39($39)
4 times a week772km (480 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€130($130)
on demand722km (449 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