How far is it from La Rochelle to Arcachon Bay?

The distance between La Rochelle and Arcachon Bay is 273 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Arcachon Bay without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon Bay without a car is to train and ferry and travel which takes 5h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Arcachon Bay?

There are 2367+ hotels available in Arcachon Bay.

La Rochelle to Arcachon Bay - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon Bay by train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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

Train, ferry, travel
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1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
3. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry
4. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown
5h 33m
Bus, train, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
3. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry
4. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown
5h 56m
Bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus
3. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry
4. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown
7h 16m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon Bay.

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Distance: 272.5 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Arcachon Bay, France?

There is no direct connection from La Rochelle to Arcachon Bay. However, you can take the train to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, take the train to Arcachon, walk to Jetée Thiers, take the ferry to Jetée Bélisaire, then travel to Arcachon Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Arcachon Bay via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Bordeaux St Jean, Arcachon, Jetée Thiers, and Jetée Bélisaire in around 5h 56m.

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