The average train between Saintes and Arcachon takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Saintes 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 every 3 hours between Saintes and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saintes is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Saintes station and arriving at Arcachon station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Saintes to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arcachon station.
Book your Saintes to Arcachon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Saintes and Arcachon is 127.8 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Saintes to Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean in around 2h 36m.