How to travel from Valence to Arcachon, France

The distance between Valence and Arcachon is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance734km (456 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Valence to Arcachon by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Valence and Arcachon is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 480km (298 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Valence and Arcachon by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Nimes and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Valence and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Valence and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Valence and Arcachon. The distance is around 734km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Arcachon

Transport options from Valence to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
€135($135)
every 20 mins615km (382 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane3h 55m
€215($215)
every 20 mins864km (537 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€135($135)
every 4 hours783km (487 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9h 15m
€50($50)
every 20 mins739km (459 miles)
Bus to Montpellier, train9h 55m
€39($39)
3 times a week743km (462 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€130($130)
on demand734km (456 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