How to travel from Saint-Raphaël to Arcachon, France

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Arcachon is around 741km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Raphaël to Arcachon by train, plane, 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-Raphaël if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance802km (498 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Raphaël and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Saint-Raphaël to Arcachon by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Arcachon is around 741km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 649km (403 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Saint-Raphaël and Arcachon by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Raphaël and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Raphaël and Arcachon. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Raphaël and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 40m, 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-Raphaël and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Raphaël to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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-Raphaël and Arcachon. The distance is around 802km (498 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Raphaël and Arcachon

Transport options from Saint-Raphaël to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€160($160)
every 3 hours770km (478 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 15m
€145($145)
4 times a day741km (460 miles)
Train
8h 40m
€130($130)
every 4 hours897km (557 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
11h 45m
€79($79)
every 20 mins861km (535 miles)
Bus and Train14h 55m
€57($57)
twice a week991km (616 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€145($145)
on demand802km (498 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