There are 5 ways to get from Arcachon to Carnac by train (TGV), train, bus, 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 via Tours
best- Take the train from Arcachon to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
9h 29m€134–223Train, bus via Gare Routière - SNCF
cheapest- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Vannesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 49m€43–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Auraybus 761
10h 31m€52–84Drive 520.6 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Carnaccar 520.6 km
5h 30m€84–121Train
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
10h 15m€104–179
Arcachon to Carnac by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Carnac is to train and bus via Gare Routière - SNCF which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Carnac is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs €80 - €130.
No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Auray via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Arcachon and Carnac is 754 km. The road distance is 520.6 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Carnac without a car is to train via Tours which takes 9h 29m and costs €130 - €230.
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Arcachon to Carnac, including transfers.
Arcachon to Carnac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arcachon station.
Arcachon to Carnac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcachon to Carnac is 521 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Arcachon to Carnac.
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What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Carnac, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Arcachon to Illertissen via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Nantes, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 9h 29m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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