The average train between La Rochelle and Arcachon takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Arcachon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between La Rochelle and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Arcachon station via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
La Rochelle to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arcachon station.
Book your La Rochelle to Arcachon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between La Rochelle and Arcachon is 167 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean in around 3h 47m.