There are 4 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 (TGV)
best- Take the train from Poitiers to Arcachontrain Tgv
1h 49m€55–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Poitiers to Arcachon294.5 km
3h 58m€24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
4h 13m€30–57Drive 294.1 km
- Drive from Poitiers to Arcachoncar 294.1 km
3h 14m€46–66
Poitiers to Arcachon by train (TGV)
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 1h 49m and costs €55 - €90.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Poitiers and arriving at Arcachon. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Poitiers and Arcachon is 280 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 1h 49m and costs €55 - €90.
The train from Poitiers to Arcachon takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs once a week.
Poitiers to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.
Poitiers to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arcachon 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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What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Arcachon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Poitiers to Arcachon once a week. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- 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
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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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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.