The average train between Vannes and Arcachon takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Vannes 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 3 times a day between Vannes and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vannes is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vannes to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Vannes station and arriving at Arcachon station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
Vannes to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vannes station.
Vannes to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arcachon station.
Book your Vannes to Arcachon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Vannes and Arcachon is 354.9 km. The road distance is 573 km.
You can take a train from Vannes to Arcachon via Nantes and Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 30m.