The distance between Versailles and Arcachon is around 610km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Versailles 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 → Versailles if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the train to La Défense 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 Parentis en Born and then to Arcachon - Gare SNCF.
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There are several options for getting from Versailles to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Versailles and Arcachon is around 610km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 525km (327 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Versailles and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Versailles to Arcachon is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Arcachon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Versailles and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Versailles and Arcachon. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parentis en Born and Parentis en Born. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.
Transportes Barquense and Landes - Réseau Interurbain 40 run regular bus services between Versailles and Arcachon. Buses run on demand and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to La Défense then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Versailles and Arcachon. The distance is around 646km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | €105($105) | once daily | 610km (379 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 3h 20m | €105($105) | hourly | 610km (379 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 25m | €185($185) | hourly | 637km (396 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 5m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 872km (542 miles) |
Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Train | 4h 40m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 934km (581 miles) |
Bus | 12h 40m | €47($47) | once daily | 853km (530 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €115($115) | on demand | 646km (401 miles) |
Transportes Barquense
Landes - Réseau Interurbain 40
Transavia France
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.