There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Arcachon by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
4h 52m€43–89Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
5h€28–50Drive 266 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Arcachoncar 266 km
2h 48m€42–60Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
6h 49m€31–48
Île de Ré to Arcachon by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Arcachon is to bus and train which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Arcachon is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Arcachon via La Rochelle - Bus Station and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Arcachon is 275 km. The road distance is 266 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €40 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Île de Ré to Arcachon, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Île de Ré to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Arcachon is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Arcachon, France?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Arcachon via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Arcachon via Gare routière, La Rochelle - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Île de Ré to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Île de Ré to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Île de Ré to Arcachon is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Île de Ré to Arcachon.
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