The average train between Basel and Arcachon takes 20h 29m and the fastest train takes 12h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Arcachon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 5:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 20h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Arcachon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Arcachon station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 29m.
Basel to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
Basel to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arcachon station.
Book your Basel to Arcachon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Arcachon is 746.4 km. The road distance is 1,436 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Arcachon via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 10h 37m.