There are 5 ways to get from Bordeaux to Arcachon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
52 min€11–22Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bordeaux to Arcachon64.6 km
1h 8m€4Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
2h 8m€13–18Drive 64 km
- Drive from Bordeaux to Arcachoncar 64 km
48 min€10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bordeaux to Arcachontaxi 64 km
48 min€120–160
Bordeaux to Arcachon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Arcachon is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Arcachon is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €9 - €15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Arcachon. Services depart four times a week, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Arcachon. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Bordeaux and Arcachon is 65 km. The road distance is 64 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs €11 - €22.
The train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon takes 52 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Bordeaux to Arcachon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bordeaux to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Arcachon is to train which takes 52 min and costs €11 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €18 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Arcachon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €11–22 and the journey takes 52 min. TGV inOui also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon 4 times a week. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 2h 8m.
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 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
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bordeaux to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- €120–160
Bordeaux-Cab
- Phone
- +33 6 60 44 32 26
- Website
- bordeaux-cab.com
CHAUFFEUR PROXI (SASU DRIVER 2GO)
- Phone
- +33 6 69 47 42 33
- Website
- chauffeurproxi.fr
Taxi Bordeaux Métropole 33
- Phone
- +33 7 66 02 46 71
- Website
- taxibordeauxmetropole33.fr
Taxi Christophe
- Phone
- +33 6 15 79 91 85
- Website
- taxichristophe.fr
Taxi Télé Bordeaux
- Phone
- +33 5 56 96 00 34
- Website
- taxi-tele.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Bordeaux to Arcachon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Arcachon station.
Bordeaux to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arcachon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Arcachon is 64 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Bordeaux to Arcachon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bordeaux and Arcachon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.