There are 5 ways to get from Arcachon to Nantes by train, bus, train (TGV), 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, bus
best- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 58m€33–59Train
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
6h 5m€76–129Drive 380.6 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Nantescar 380.6 km
4h€61–88Train, fly
- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BOD - NTE
6h 19m€87–258Train, bus via Bordeaux
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
6h 2m€37–59
Arcachon to Nantes by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Nantes is to train and bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Nantes is to drive which takes 4h and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Nantes via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Arcachon and Nantes is 396 km. The road distance is 380.6 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Nantes without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Arcachon to Nantes, including transfers.
Arcachon to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arcachon station.
Arcachon to Nantes 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 Nantes is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Arcachon to Nantes.
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What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Nantes, France?
You can take a train from Arcachon to Nantes via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 5m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–340
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
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 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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- 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 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 Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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