There are 3 ways to get from Arcachon to Basque Country by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Facture Biganos to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostiatrain E2
4h 17m€35–69Bus
- Take the bus from Facture Biganos to Bayonnebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 45m€36–58Drive 215.4 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 215.4 km
2h 26m€35–51
Arcachon to Basque Country by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Basque Country is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Basque Country is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcachon to Basque Country station. However, there are services departing from Facture Biganos and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Facture Biganos and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Arcachon and Basque Country is 236 km. The road distance is 215.4 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Arcachon to Basque Country, including transfers.
Arcachon to Basque Country bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Facture Biganos station.
Arcachon to Basque Country train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Facture Biganos station.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Basque Country is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Basque Country, Spain?
You can take a train from Arcachon to Amara-Donostia via Facture Biganos, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arcachon to San Sebastián - Bus Station via Facture Biganos, Facture Biganos, Bayonne, and Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 5h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Facture Biganos to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Euskotren
Bus from Facture Biganos to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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Booking & Getting There
Arcachon to Basque Country bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bayonne station.
Arcachon to Basque Country train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcachon to Basque Country is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Arcachon to Basque Country.
There are 1650+ hotels available in Basque Country.