What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Arcachon?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Arcachon is to bus and train which costs €35 - €100 and takes 11h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Arcachon?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Arcachon is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €85 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Arcachon?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Arcachon via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Arcachon?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Arcachon via Saint-Lazare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Caen to Arcachon?

The distance between Caen and Arcachon is 837 km. The road distance is 620.2 km.

How do I travel from Caen to Arcachon without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €85 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Arcachon?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Caen to Arcachon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Arcachon bus from?

Caen to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Arcachon train from?

Caen to Arcachon train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Arcachon?

The best way to get from Caen to Arcachon is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 12h 53m.

Where does the Caen to Arcachon bus arrive?

Caen to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles station.

Where does the Caen to Arcachon train arrive?

Caen to Arcachon train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Arcachon?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Arcachon is 620 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Caen to Arcachon.

How do I get a train ticket from Caen to Arcachon?

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Where can I stay near Arcachon?

There are 2665+ hotels available in Arcachon.

Caen to Arcachon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Arcachon by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+ / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachontrain Tgv
6h 14m
€85–201
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus 712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Bordeauxbus 761 / ...
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
11h 3m
€35–96
Drive 620.2 km
1. Drive from Caen to Arcachoncar 620.2 km
6h 48m
€94–136
Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CFR - BOD
2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
8h 9m
€111–301
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain K39
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
7h 3m
€80–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus
12h 53m
€51–77
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
6h 50m
€125–291

Caen to Arcachon by train and subway

9Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Caen to Arcachon.

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Distance: 836.8 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Arcachon, France?

You can take a train from Caen to Arcachon via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Arcachon via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 12h 53m.

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