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How to get fromBasel to Arcachonby train (TGV), bus, train, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Arcachon by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachontrain train Tgv
    8h 23m
    €152–352

  2. Fly from Basel, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BSL - BOD
    2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    5h 33m
    €58–214

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lausannebus bus 122
    2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Bordeauxbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    17h 17m
    €77–197

  4. Drive 880.6 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Arcachoncar car 880.6 km
    9h 34m
    €153–221

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    9h 54m
    €162–364

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bernbus bus 122
    2. Take the bus from Bern to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus bus
    18h 3m
    €72–161

  7. Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane ZRH - BOD
    3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    6h 54m
    €115–290

  8. Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train
    2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SXB - BOD
    3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    5h 55m
    €82–203

  9. Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train
    2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain train
    3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane GVA - BOD
    4. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    8h 49m
    €102–278

Basel to Arcachon by train, subway, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€152Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Arcachon, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Arcachon via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Arcachon via Bern, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 18h 3m.

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