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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Arcachon is to bus and train which costs €45 - €150 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Arcachon is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Arcachon?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Congrès / Promenade and arriving at Arcachon via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice Airport and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Arcachon?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Arcachon via Aix En Provence Tgv, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Nice to Arcachon?

The distance between Nice and Arcachon is 708 km. The road distance is 848.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Arcachon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 44m and costs €190 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Nice to Arcachon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Arcachon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nice to Arcachon train from?

Nice to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train or bus from Nice to Arcachon?

The best way to get from Nice to Arcachon is to train via Paris which takes 10h 44m and costs €190 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 16h 8m.

Where does the Nice to Arcachon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nice to Arcachon train arrive?

Nice to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Nice to Arcachon?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Arcachon is 848 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Nice to Arcachon.

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

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Where can I stay near Arcachon?

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

There are 7 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
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane NCE - BOD
2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
4h 44m
€49–164
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
14h 25m
€48–146
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
10h 44m
€194–462
Drive 848.3 km
1. Drive from Nice to Arcachoncar 848.3 km
8h 2m
€131–188
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
7h 21m
€76–243
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
11h 20m
€70–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Bordeauxbus N718 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
16h 8m
€50–150

Nice to Arcachon by train

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10h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 707.8 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Arcachon via Aix En Provence Tgv, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Congrès / Promenade to Arcachon via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, Bordeaux, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 16h 8m.

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