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Compare train and flight for Paris to Arcachon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Arcachon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$104 Average price Cheapest | $317 Average price | $199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Arcachon:
A train is $213 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Arcachon costing on average $317 (€261).
Other travel options to Arcachon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
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How to get from Paris to Arcachon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Arcachon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
84776:38 PM2h59Paris Gare Montparnasse9:37 PMGare d'Arcachon$1001One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
84776:38 PM2h59Paris Gare Montparnasse9:37 PMGare d'Arcachon$1001One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF74308:00 AM1h15Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:15 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$4241One-way0 transfers
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F41+ (866267)7:05 PM3h53Paris Gare Montparnasse10:58 PMGare d'Arcachon$1081One-way1 transfer
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F41+ (866253)4:00 PM3h55Paris Gare Montparnasse7:55 PMGare d'Arcachon$1081One-way1 transfer
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F41+ (866251)3:56 PM3h30Paris Gare Montparnasse7:26 PMGare d'Arcachon$1221One-way1 transfer
AF7364 · AF61349:20 AM4h20Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport1:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$3131One-way1 transfer
AF7368 · AF61384:30 PM5h05Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:35 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$3131One-way1 transfer
AF7362 · AF61348:20 AM5h20Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport1:40 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$3131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Arcachon:
A train is $213 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Arcachon costing on average $317 (€261).
Other travel options to Arcachon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Arcachon as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Gare d'Arcachon.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Biscarrosse, Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Arcachon by bus.
- Travel with Air France to go to Arcachon by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Arcachon by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct flights per day with Air France.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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