There are 5 ways to get from Carcassonne to Arcachon by train (TGV), train, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
4h 23m€71–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carcassonne to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1701
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
8h 10m€42–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
5h 56m€44–75Drive 381.3 km
- Drive from Carcassonne to Arcachoncar 381.3 km
3h 43m€61–88Train, fly
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane TLS - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
7h€117–302
Carcassonne to Arcachon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Arcachon is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Arcachon is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Carcassonne to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Carcassonne and Arcachon is 413 km. The road distance is 381.3 km.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Carcassonne to Arcachon, including transfers.
Carcassonne to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carcassonne station.
Carcassonne to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Arcachon is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Carcassonne, France and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from Carcassonne to Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Arcachon via Bordeaux and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–220
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100–220
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €100–220
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–220
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–220
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- 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 Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- 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
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Carcassonne to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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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Booking & Getting There
Carcassonne to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Carcassonne to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carcassonne to Arcachon is 381 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Carcassonne to Arcachon.
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