How to travel from Vézelay to Arcachon, France

The distance between Vézelay and Arcachon is around 700km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Vézelay 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 and Plane

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gares then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Arcachon.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance748km (465 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Arcachon

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Vézelay and Arcachon is around 700km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Vézelay and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Arcachon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vézelay and Arcachon. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vézelay to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sermizelles Vézelay, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Vézelay and Arcachon. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6hrs, 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 Vézelay and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Vézelay and Arcachon. The distance is around 748km (465 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Arcachon

Transport options from Vézelay to Arcachon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 50m
€210($210)
once a week837km (520 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane6h 50m
€185($185)
once a week1,082km (673 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane7h 5m
€230($230)
once a week1,135km (705 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 15m
€215($215)
once a week867km (539 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train and plane7h 20m
€255($255)
once a week1,002km (623 miles)
Train
6hrs
€130($130)
once a week821km (510 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
7hrs
€130($130)
once a week700km (435 miles)
Bus to Paris, train11hrs
€65($65)
twice daily860km (534 miles)
Bus to Gares, train12h 55m
€72($72)
once a week824km (512 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand748km (465 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