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How to get fromAthens to ArcachonBy plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Arcachon by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane ATH - BOD
    2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    7h 57m
    €89–228

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Larisa to Tiranabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Montpellierbus bus
    4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    5. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    36h 38m

  3. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    2d 12h
    €280–473

  4. Drive 3,085.6 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Arcachoncar car 3,085.6 km
    30h 44m
    €558–806

  5. Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane ATH - BIQ
    2. Take the train from Biarritz to Facture Biganostrain train
    12h 14m
    €152–398

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Montpellierbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    36h 42m

  7. Bus, train via Budapest

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bordeauxbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    2d 12h
    €241–433

Athens to Arcachon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket€241Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Arcachon, France?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Arcachon. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), walk to Aéroport, take the line 39 bus to Gare de Pessac Alouette, walk to Pessac Alouette, then take the train to Arcachon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athens to Arcachon via Larissa, Larisa, Tirana, Pandi Dardha, Terminal D, Tirana, Montpellier, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 36h 38m.

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