There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Arcachon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachontrain Tgv
8h 52m€225–397Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
5h 28m€67–221Train, bus
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
- Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
14h 54m€130–350Drive 879.9 km
- Drive from Basel to Arcachoncar 879.9 km
9h 33m€156–226Train
- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
10h 44m€193–388Bus
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Genevabus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus
18h 41m€86–147Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
5h 52m€91–332Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
6h 47m€128–359Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
- Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
8h 25m€132–461Fly Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
- Take the train from Bayonne to Facture Biganostrain
7h 55m€111–402
Basel to Arcachon by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Arcachon is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 18h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Arcachon is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs €65 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Arcachon via Basel Euroairport FR, Geneva - Bus Station and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arcachon via Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Basel and Arcachon is 1191 km. The road distance is 879.9 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Arcachon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 52m and costs €220 - €400.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Basel to Arcachon, including transfers.
Basel to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.
Basel to Arcachon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Arcachon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 52m and costs €220 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 18h 41m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Arcachon via Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Arcachon via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Geneva - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 18h 41m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–370
Flights from Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–370
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Basel to Arcachon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Arcachon is 880 km. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Basel to Arcachon.
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