There are 4 ways to get from Arcachon to Basque Country by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 13m€28–63Train
- Take the train from Facture Biganos to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostiatrain E2
4h 37m€35–80Drive 215.8 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 215.8 km
2h 27m€34–50Bus
- Take the bus from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeanbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus N1143
5h 26m€28–45
Arcachon to Basque Country by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Basque Country is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Basque Country is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcachon to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
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 37m.
The distance between Arcachon and Basque Country is 301 km. The road distance is 215.8 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Basque Country without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs €28 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Arcachon to Basque Country, including transfers.
Arcachon to Basque Country bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Arcachon 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 37m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 26m.
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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcachon to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via Bordeaux St Jean and Bordeaux in around 5h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Facture Biganos to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bordeaux to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Arcachon to Basque Country bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean 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 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Arcachon to Basque Country.
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