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.
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.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Saint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arcachon.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 30m | €230($230) | hourly | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Train to Rennes, plane | 5h 50m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 964km (599 miles) |
Train to Caen, plane | 6h 60m | €325($325) | twice daily | 1,338km (831 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 20m | €185($185) | once daily | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Train via Rennes | 7h 15m | €100($100) | 4 times a day | 624km (388 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 55m | €39($39) | once daily | 590km (366 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | €105($105) | on demand | 596km (371 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.