The average train between Rennes and Arcachon takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes 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 Rennes and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 12:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Le Mans and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Arcachon station via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Rennes to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arcachon station.
Book your Rennes to Arcachon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Rennes and Arcachon is 385.6 km. The road distance is 656 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Arcachon via Le Mans, Tours, St Pierre Des Corps, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 3m.