How to travel from Strasbourg to Arcachon, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Arcachon is around 822km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance1,006km (625 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Strasbourg and Arcachon is around 822km (511 miles).

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Strasbourg and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Arcachon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Strasbourg and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Strasbourg and Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Arcachon. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Strasbourg and Arcachon. The distance is around 1,006km (625 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Arcachon

Transport options from Strasbourg to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 40m
€175($175)
hourly822km (511 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€160($160)
once daily1,060km (659 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 10m
€180($180)
once a week1,144km (711 miles)
Bus and Train
16h 35m
€66($66)
6 times a week1,152km (716 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€180($180)
on demand1,006km (625 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