The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arcachon is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arcachon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Saint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Facture Biganos.
Take the bus to Bordeaux then take the train to Arcachon.
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There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arcachon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).
The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arcachon is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arcachon is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arcachon. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Facture Biganos. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
SNCF run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arcachon. We recommend that you drive to Arcachon. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Facture Biganos. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arcachon. The distance is around 205km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | €33($33) | every 4 hours | 200km (124 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 40m | €24($24) | 4 times a day | 257km (160 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €37($37) | on demand | 205km (127 miles) |
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.