Arcachon to Poitiers by train

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Overview: trains from Arcachon to Poitiers

Find the key information for travelling by train from Arcachon to Poitiers, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:02 View journey
Last train 18:04 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 12m View journey
Distance (km) 244
Trains / day 11 View all
Cheapest journey £35.53 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 7m
Train operators 7

Explore Arcachon to Poitiers by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Arcachon to Poitiers aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train travel from Arcachon to Poitiers

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Arcachon to Poitiers:

  • Cheapest ticket: £35.53

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Arcachon to Poitiers departure timetable

On this route, 11 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Arcachon at 05:02 and the last leaving at 18:04 during the week.

For weekend travel to Poitiers, the earliest departure is at 05:33 and the last one is at 18:04. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 38 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Arcachon to Poitiers

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 12 minutes, crossing a total distance of 244 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Arcachon and Poitiers

Tickets for travel between Arcachon and Poitiers can be booked 4 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Arcachon to Poitiers by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Poitiers.

FAQs about the train journey from Arcachon to Poitiers

Want to know more about your journey from Arcachon to Poitiers? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Arcachon and Poitiers is 244 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.