There are 6 ways to get from Arcachon to Vichy 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 Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain Ter
7h 47m€50–96Train
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Vichytrain Ter
8h 27m€109–241Drive 473.7 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Vichycar 473.7 km
4h 42m€74–107Train, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane BOD - CFE
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain
7h 37m€169–888Train, bus via Bordeaux
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrandbus 706
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain Ter
8h 24m€50–91Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain
7h 2m€92–249
Arcachon to Vichy by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Vichy is to train and bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Vichy is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to Vichy. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Vichy via Bordeaux St Jean, St Pierre Des Corps and Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Arcachon and Vichy is 493 km. The road distance is 473.7 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Vichy without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Arcachon to Vichy, including transfers.
Arcachon to Vichy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arcachon station.
Arcachon to Vichy 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 Vichy is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Arcachon to Vichy.
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What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Vichy, France?
You can take a train from Arcachon to Vichy via Bordeaux St Jean, St Pierre Des Corps, and Nevers in around 8h 27m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–850
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–950
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–280
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
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouette
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouette
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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