The average train between Nantes and Arcachon takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Arcachon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Nantes and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Arcachon station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Nantes to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arcachon station.
Book your Nantes to Arcachon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Nantes and Arcachon is 285.7 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean in around 5h 18m.