There are 3 ways to get from Carcans-Plage to Arcachon by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ocean to Gare St Jeanbus 4211
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
2h 57m€13–22Drive 92.1 km
- Drive from Carcans-Plage to Arcachoncar 92.1 km
1h 28m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Ocean to Gare St Jeanbus 4211
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
4h 58m€15–20
Carcans-Plage to Arcachon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carcans-Plage to Arcachon is to bus and train which costs €13 - €23 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Carcans-Plage to Arcachon is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Carcans-Plage to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Ocean and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Carcans-Plage and Arcachon is 137 km. The road distance is 92.1 km.
The best way to get from Carcans-Plage to Arcachon without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 57m and costs €13 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Carcans-Plage to Arcachon, including transfers.
Carcans-Plage to Arcachon bus services, operated by Citram Aquitaine, depart from Ocean station.
Carcans-Plage to Arcachon bus services, operated by Citram Aquitaine, arrive at Gare St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carcans-Plage to Arcachon is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Carcans-Plage to Arcachon.
There are 2731+ hotels available in Arcachon.
What companies run services between Carcans-Plage, France and Arcachon, France?
You can take a bus from Ocean to Arcachon via Gare St Jean and Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 58m.
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 1 74 34 20 00
- Website
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Ocean to Gare St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Ocean to Gare St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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