The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Arcachon is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the train to Nantes then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
Take the train to Nantes then 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-Nazaire to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Arcachon is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Arcachon. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Arcachon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, 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-Nazaire and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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-Nazaire and Arcachon. The distance is around 479km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | €255($255) | hourly | 1,129km (701 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 50m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 826km (514 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 30m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 855km (531 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 30m | €250($250) | every 4 hours | 1,319km (820 miles) |
Train | 5h 40m | €72($72) | 4 times a day | 457km (284 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 55m | €45($45) | every 3 hours | 481km (299 miles) |
Train to Nantes, bus | 7hrs | €39($39) | 5 times a week | 509km (316 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €86($86) | on demand | 479km (297 miles) |
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.