There are 7 ways to get from Lille to Arcachon by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachontrain Tgv
5h 30m€152–239Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
4h 29m€48–297Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
11h 40m€64–106Drive 844.6 km
- Drive from Lille to Arcachoncar 844.6 km
8h 23m€135–195Train
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
5h 50m€168–253Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N743
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
13h 10m€78–114Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
4h 46m€135–347
Lille to Arcachon by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lille to Arcachon is to bus and train which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lille to Arcachon is to fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs €45 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Lille Flandres and arriving at Arcachon via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Lille and Arcachon is 825 km. The road distance is 844.6 km.
The best way to get from Lille to Arcachon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 30m and costs €150 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Lille to Arcachon, including transfers.
Lille to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.
Lille to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.
The best way to get from Lille to Arcachon is to train via Paris which takes 5h 30m and costs €150 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Lille, France and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Arcachon via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Arcachon via Bordeaux and Bordeaux St Jean in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–300
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lille to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Lille to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Arcachon is 845 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Lille to Arcachon.
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