There are 5 ways to get from Poitiers to Arcachon by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
3h 8m€50–100Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Poitiers to Arcachon294.5 km
3h 58m€24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Bordeauxbus FlixBus S703
- Take the train from Pessac to Arcachontrain Ter
4h 41m€26–45Bus
- Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
6h 3m€32–51Drive 294.1 km
- Drive from Poitiers to Arcachoncar 294.1 km
3h 14m€46–67
Poitiers to Arcachon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Arcachon is to rideshare which costs €24 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Arcachon is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers station to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Poitiers - Bus Station and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Poitiers and Arcachon is 312 km. The road distance is 294.1 km.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Poitiers to Arcachon, including transfers.
Poitiers to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Poitiers - Bus Station.
Poitiers to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Arcachon is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from Poitiers to Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Arcachon via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poitiers to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Poitiers to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Poitiers to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Poitiers to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Arcachon is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Poitiers to Arcachon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Poitiers and Arcachon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.