There are 6 ways to get from Nice to Arcachon by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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.
Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane NCE - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
4h 48m€69–181Train
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
11h 20m€169–329Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Bordeauxbus N718 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
14h 6m€78–144Drive 848.3 km
- Drive from Nice to Arcachoncar 848.3 km
8h 2m€132–191Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
7h 5m€115–261Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
16h 8m€84–150
Nice to Arcachon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Arcachon is to bus and train which costs €75 - €150 and takes 14h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Arcachon is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs €65 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Arcachon via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Arcachon via Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Nice and Arcachon is 708 km. The road distance is 848.3 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs €160 - €330.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Nice to Arcachon, including transfers.
Nice to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice to Arcachon train services, operated by ZOU ! Intermétropole, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Arcachon is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs €160 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 16h 8m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Arcachon via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Arcachon via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 16h 8m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–130
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–230
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Website
- transdev.com
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- transdev.com
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- transdev.com
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice Airport to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Nice to Arcachon train services, operated by ZOU ! Intermétropole, arrive at Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Arcachon is 848 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Nice to Arcachon.
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