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

The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Arcachon is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lorient to Arcachon is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lorient and Arcachon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lorient and Arcachon?

No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Arcachon via Nantes and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Lorient to Arcachon?

The distance between Lorient and Arcachon is 627 km. The road distance is 544.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lorient to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €100 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Lorient to Arcachon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Arcachon bus from?

Lorient to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient station.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Arcachon train from?

Lorient to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.

Train or bus from Lorient to Arcachon?

The best way to get from Lorient to Arcachon is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Lorient to Arcachon bus arrive?

Lorient to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Lorient to Arcachon train arrive?

Lorient to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Lorient to Arcachon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Arcachon is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Lorient to Arcachon.

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

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Lorient to Arcachon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lorient 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 Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
8h 4m
€100–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorient to Bordeauxbus 761
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
10h 45m
€50–77
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Auray to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
10h 25m
€51–102
Drive 544.7 km
1. Drive from Lorient to Arcachoncar 544.7 km
5h 45m
€85–122
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane RNS - BOD
3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
8h 45m
€192–389
Fly Lorient South Brittany Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LRT - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain
6h 26m
€125–438
Train to Brest Bretagne Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Bresttrain
2. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BES - BOD
3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
9h 28m
€140–365
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane RNS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain
8h 50m
€184–505

Lorient to Arcachon by train

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8h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 626.5 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Lorient to Arcachon via Nantes and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Arcachon via Bordeaux and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h 45m.

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