How to travel from Saint-Malo to Arcachon, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Arcachon is around 590km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance596km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo 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 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Arcachon is around 590km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (279 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Saint-Malo and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo 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 Saint-Malo and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Saint-Malo and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Saint-Malo and Arcachon. The distance is around 596km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Arcachon

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 30m
€230($230)
hourly1,188km (738 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 50m
€200($200)
every 4 hours964km (599 miles)
Train to Caen, plane6h 60m
€325($325)
twice daily1,338km (831 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€185($185)
once daily1,030km (640 miles)
Train via Rennes7h 15m
€100($100)
4 times a day624km (388 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 55m
€39($39)
once daily590km (366 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€105($105)
on demand596km (371 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