How to travel from Tours to Arcachon, France

The distance between Tours and Arcachon is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tours 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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Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance416km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Tours to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Tours and Arcachon is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (209 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Tours and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Arcachon is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Arcachon. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Tours and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Tours and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Tours and Arcachon. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Arcachon

Transport options from Tours to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€76($76)
every 4 hours386km (240 miles)
Train and Plane
4hrs
€225($225)
twice daily865km (538 miles)
Bus and Train
6hrs
€31($31)
twice daily412km (256 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€75($75)
on demand416km (258 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