There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Arcachon by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, plane, 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.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachontrain Tgv
2h 57m€120–180Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paris to Arcachon627.6 km
7h 39m€41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
8h 25m€53–93Fly, train
- 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 36m€116–308Train via Bordeaux
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
4h 10m€109–183Drive 627.7 km
- Drive from Paris to Arcachoncar 627.7 km
6h 21m€101–146
Paris to Arcachon by train (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Arcachon is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Arcachon is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €120 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Arcachon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Paris and Arcachon is 594 km. The road distance is 627.7 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €120 - €180.
The train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachon takes 2h 57m including transfers and departs once daily.
Paris to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Paris to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arcachon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Arcachon is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Paris to Arcachon.
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What companies run services between Paris, France and Arcachon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachon once daily. Tickets cost €120–180 and the journey takes 2h 57m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–310
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
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
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Paris to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €41
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
There are 2618+ hotels available in Arcachon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paris and Arcachon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.