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.
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.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Tours if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
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.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean then take the train to Arcachon.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | €76($76) | every 4 hours | 386km (240 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | €225($225) | twice daily | 865km (538 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6hrs | €31($31) | twice daily | 412km (256 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €75($75) | on demand | 416km (258 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.