How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arcachon, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arcachon is around 716km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arcachon by plane, 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 ArcachonSaint-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, Train

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

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance850km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arcachon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arcachon is around 716km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arcachon by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence 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-Paul-de-Vence and Arcachon. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Cagnes-sur-Mer, Antibes, Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 45m, 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-Paul-de-Vence and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arcachon. The distance is around 850km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arcachon

Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 10m
€135($135)
hourly716km (445 miles)
Train
9h 45m
€160($160)
every 4 hours954km (593 miles)
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, Train + 1 similar
13h 25m
€39($39)
twice a week925km (575 miles)
Bus and Train13h 40m
€58($58)
twice daily927km (576 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€155($155)
on demand850km (528 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