The average train between Lyon and Arcachon takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 4 times a day between Lyon and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Massy Tgv and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Arcachon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Arcachon station via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Lyon to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arcachon station.
Book your Lyon to Arcachon train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Arcachon is 486.5 km. The road distance is 1,020 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Arcachon via Massy Tgv and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 19m.