How to travel from Saint-Tropez to Arcachon, France

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Arcachon is around 727km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Tropez to Arcachon by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ArcachonSaint-Tropez if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance802km (498 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to Arcachon by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Arcachon is around 727km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 644km (400 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Saint-Tropez and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Arcachon is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Tropez and Arcachon. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Raphael Valescure, Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Tropez and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 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-Tropez and Arcachon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to Arcachon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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-Tropez and Arcachon. The distance is around 802km (498 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Transport options from Saint-Tropez to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 60m
€175($175)
twice daily790km (491 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 25m
€135($135)
5 times a day727km (452 miles)
Train
9h 20m
€225($225)
every 4 hours934km (581 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
12h 55m
€49($49)
every 20 mins847km (527 miles)
Bus to Gare Routière Toulon, train12h 55m
€47($47)
3 times a week857km (533 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€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