How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Arcachon, France
The distance between Verdon Gorge and Arcachon is around 690km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Arcachon by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arcachon → Verdon Gorge if you're planning a return trip.
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.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€325($325)
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Train
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€285($285)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Marseille - Saint-Charles then take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€200($200)
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2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Arcachon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Arcachon by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Verdon Gorge and Arcachon is around 690km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 606km (377 miles)
It takes around 9h 20m to get from Verdon Gorge and Arcachon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Arcachon is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Arcachon. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Les Arcs Draguignan, Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Verdon Gorge and Arcachon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 25m, 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 Verdon Gorge and Arcachon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Riez - Pré de Foire then take the bus to Saint-Paul Lez Durance - Hameau CEA then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Verdon Gorge and Arcachon. The distance is around 800km (497 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Arcachon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Verdon Gorge and Arcachon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 45m | €325($325) | once daily | 1,022km (635 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | €270($270) | once daily | 857km (533 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 35m | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 690km (429 miles) |
Train | 9h 25m | €285($285) | every 4 hours | 934km (581 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 9h 20m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 879km (546 miles) |
| Bus to Marseille - Saint-Charles, train | 12hrs | €140($140) | every 20 mins | 846km (525 miles) |
| Bus to Marseille - Saint-Charles, train | 12h 15m | €125($125) | 3 times a week | 853km (530 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | €145($145) | on demand | 800km (497 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