The average train between Pau and Arcachon takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau 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 3 times a day between Pau and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pau to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Arcachon station via Facture Biganos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Pau to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
Pau to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Facture Biganos station.
Book your Pau to Arcachon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Pau and Arcachon is 163.7 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Pau to Facture Biganos 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 1h 59m.