How to travel from Toulon to Arcachon, France
The distance between Toulon and Arcachon is around 648km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Toulon 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 → Toulon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€120($120)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€46($46)
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Toulon to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Toulon and Arcachon is around 648km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Toulon and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Toulon to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Arcachon. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon 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 7h 55m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Toulon and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Toulon and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Toulon and Arcachon. The distance is around 764km (475 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 20m | €130($130) | 5 times a day | 648km (403 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane | 4h 10m | €155($155) | once daily | 891km (554 miles) |
| Train to Nice Ville, plane | 4h 50m | €175($175) | every 3 hours | 863km (536 miles) |
Train | 7h 55m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 804km (500 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 10h 50m | €46($46) | every 20 mins | 768km (477 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 10h 50m | €44($44) | 3 times a week | 778km (484 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €135($135) | on demand | 764km (475 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.
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Arcachon
Laleu Airport (LRH)
- Distance
- 170km (105 miles) from Arcachon
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
- Distance
- 189km (117 miles) from Arcachon