There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
3h 27m€25–48Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
3h 47m€44–90Drive 247 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Arcachoncar 247 km
2h 33m€38–55Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
4h 49m€25–39
La Rochelle to Arcachon by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Arcachon is 245 km. The road distance is 247 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 27m and costs €24 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Arcachon via Bordeaux and Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Arcachon is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from La Rochelle to Arcachon.
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