The average train between Lyon and Arcachon takes 10h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. 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 twice daily between Lyon and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Massy Tgv and take an average of 10h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 27m • 2 changes


5h 33m • 2 changes
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12h 27m • 2 changes


7h 27m • 2 changes


5h 33m • 2 changes
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12h 27m • 2 changes
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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 10h 7m.
Lyon to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arcachon station.
Book your Lyon to Arcachon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lyon and Arcachon is 486.5 km. The road distance is 1,032 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Arcachon via Massy Tgv and Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 17m.