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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bordeaux to Arcachon
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux to Arcachon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Arcachon will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 29 trains that leave Bordeaux for Arcachon on Fri, May 29, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
F41+ (866211)8:31 AM0h54Bordeaux-Saint-Jean9:25 AMGare d'Arcachon$171One-way0 transfers- F41+ (866259)8:32 PM0h52Bordeaux-Saint-Jean9:24 PMGare d'Arcachon$171One-way0 transfers
- F41+ (866253)7:03 PM0h52Bordeaux-Saint-Jean7:55 PMGare d'Arcachon$171One-way0 transfers
- F41+ (866257)8:03 PM0h52Bordeaux-Saint-Jean8:55 PMGare d'Arcachon$171One-way0 transfers
- F41+ (866245)5:03 PM0h52Bordeaux-Saint-Jean5:55 PMGare d'Arcachon$171One-way0 transfers
84778:57 PM0h43Bordeaux-Saint-Jean9:40 PMGare d'Arcachon$201One-way0 transfers- F41+ (866259)8:32 PM0h52Bordeaux-Saint-Jean9:24 PMGare d'Arcachon$171One-way0 transfers
- F41+ (866253)7:03 PM0h52Bordeaux-Saint-Jean7:55 PMGare d'Arcachon$171One-way0 transfers
- F41+ (866257)8:03 PM0h52Bordeaux-Saint-Jean8:55 PMGare d'Arcachon$171One-way0 transfers
- F41+ (866245)5:03 PM0h52Bordeaux-Saint-Jean5:55 PMGare d'Arcachon$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bordeaux to Arcachon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Arcachon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Arcachon:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bordeaux to Arcachon costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Arcachon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (49m by train vs 1h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bordeaux to Arcachon train times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Arcachon trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F41 (866355) | 7:30 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 8:22 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866257) | 8:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 8:55 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866259) | 8:32 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 9:24 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8477 | Delayed 7:02 PM 8:57 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h50 | 7:52 PM 7:52 PMGare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41 (866363) | 9:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 9:55 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866267) | 10:06 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 10:58 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (453271) | 10:40 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 2h08 | 12:48 AM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
| F41 (866301) | 6:03 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 6:55 AM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866203) | 6:32 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 7:24 AM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866205) | 7:03 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 7:55 AM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866207) | 7:32 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 8:24 AM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866209) | 8:03 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 8:55 AM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866211) | 8:31 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h54 | 9:25 AM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866213) | 9:03 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 9:55 AM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866219) | 10:03 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 10:55 AM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866225) | 11:03 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 11:55 AM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866227) | 12:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 12:55 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866229) | 1:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 1:55 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866235) | 2:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 2:55 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866237) | 3:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 3:55 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41 (866333) | 3:30 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 4:22 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41 (866341) | 4:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 4:55 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41 (866343) | 4:30 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 5:22 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866245) | 5:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 5:55 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41 (866347) | 5:28 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h55 | 6:23 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866249) | 6:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 6:55 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866251) | 6:33 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 7:25 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| F41+ (866253) | 7:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 0h52 | 7:55 PM Gare d'Arcachon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bordeaux to Arcachon
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Trains from Bordeaux to Arcachon run on average 12 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 54m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:03 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Bordeaux to Arcachon trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Bordeaux and Arcachon from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
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Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Bordeaux to Arcachon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Arcachon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Arcachon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bordeaux to Arcachon
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings.
- There are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.
- Baillardran
- Starbucks
- Café Ritazza
- Le Grand Comptoir
- Metsens
- PAUL
- Factory & Co
- Brioche Dorée
- Costa Coffee
- McDonald's
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Hotel Regina
- Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean
- Hotel La Zoologie
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00
- Open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0.
- Tram lines: C
- Bus lines: 1, 9, 10, 11, Aéroport Navette
- Train lines: TGV, Intercités, TER 6P, TER 16, TER 17, TER 24, TER 26, TER 32, TER 33, TER 40, TER 47, TER 61
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Avenue Gambetta.
- Chez Pierre
- Restaurant Café de la Plage
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Le B d'Arcachon
- Hôtel Point France
- Grand Hôtel Richelieu
- Located in the main hall
- 160 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine services
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