
Best day trips from Arcachon
The most popular day trips from Arcachon are Lège-Cap-Ferret, Bordeaux, Gujan-Mestras, Biscarrosse and La Teste-de-Buch. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Arcachon on Omio.


Day trip from Arcachon to Bordeaux
Why visit Bordeaux for the day?
Bordeaux is best known for its wine culture, elegant 18th-century streets and broad riverfront on the Garonne. It feels refined yet lived-in, with grand architecture, busy terraces and a strong food scene.
How to get from Arcachon to Bordeaux?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arcachon to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. 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 £8, and a train costs an average of £8.

Day trip from Arcachon to Gujan-Mestras
Why visit Gujan-Mestras for the day?
Gujan-Mestras sits on the Arcachon Bay and is best known for its oyster-farming heritage and seven small ports. Its atmosphere is practical and maritime, with marshland, pine woods and calm waterfront areas rather than a classic resort feel.
How to get from Arcachon to Gujan-Mestras?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arcachon to Gujan-Mestras among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.

Day trip from Arcachon to Biscarrosse
Why visit Biscarrosse for the day?
Biscarrosse is a laid-back Landes town known for Atlantic surf beaches, pine woods and large freshwater lakes. Spread between the historic Bourg and the coast at Biscarrosse-Plage, it mixes outdoor life with a notable seaplane heritage.

Day trip from Arcachon to La Teste-de-Buch
Why visit La Teste-de-Buch for the day?
La Teste-de-Buch sits on Arcachon Bay and is best known for the Dune du Pilat, oyster culture and long sandy beaches. Its character mixes a working maritime town with pine forest scenery, markets and easy access to bay and ocean landscapes.
