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There are 8 ways to get from Lorient to Arcachon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    8h 7m
    €119–196

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lorient to Vannestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Vannes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    9h 33m
    €57–96

  3. Drive  544.7 km

    1. Drive from Lorient to Arcachoncar car 544.7 km
    5h 45m
    €100–144

  4. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane NTE - BOD
    3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    8h 4m
    €179–325

  5. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    8h 20m
    €149–246

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lorient to Bordeauxbus bus 761
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus bus Autocar
    10h 45m
    €57–83

  7. Fly Lorient South Brittany Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane LRT - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train
    6h 30m
    €137–452

  8. Train to Brest Bretagne Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lorient to Bresttrain train
    2. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BES - BOD
    3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    9h 11m
    €167–430

Lorient to Arcachon by train

Calendar65Weekly Trains
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Arcachon via Bordeaux and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h 45m.

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