There are 5 ways to get from Arcachon to Carcassonne by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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 Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain Intercités
4h 58m€71–129Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Carcassonnebus FlixBus N1701
6h 45m€39–64Train, bus via Toulouse
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain Ter
5h 51m€42–72Drive 382.3 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Carcassonnecar 382.3 km
3h 43m€62–89Train, fly
- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BOD - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
7h 15m€121–281
Arcachon to Carcassonne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Carcassonne is to train and bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Carcassonne via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Arcachon and Carcassonne is 413 km. The road distance is 382.3 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Arcachon to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Arcachon to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arcachon station.
Arcachon to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcachon to Carcassonne is 382 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Arcachon to Carcassonne.
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What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Arcachon to Carcassonne via Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 58m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouette
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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