There are 4 ways to get from Basque Country to Arcachon by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to BordeauxFlixBus N1193 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to ArcachonTer
4h 32m€25–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to ArcachonAutocar
6h 23m€14–73Train
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture BiganosTer
4h 34m€35–113Drive 214.8 km
- Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Arcachon214.8 km
2h 26m€34–49
Basque Country to Arcachon by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Arcachon is to bus which costs €14 - €75 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Arcachon is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Basque Country station to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from San Sebastián - Bus Station and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Basque Country to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Amara-Donostia and arriving at Arcachon via Hendaye and Facture Biganos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Basque Country and Arcachon is 303 km. The road distance is 214.8 km.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Arcachon without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 32m and costs €25 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Basque Country to Arcachon, including transfers.
Basque Country to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from San Sebastián - Bus Station.
Basque Country to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Hendaye station.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Arcachon is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €75 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Arcachon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Hendaye to Facture Biganos every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Arcachon via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 23m.
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- Rail 1st Class
- €17–24
Train from Hendaye to Facture Biganos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- 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
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–70
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–16
- 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
- flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–16
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Online ticket
- €2–16
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Basque Country to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Basque Country to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Facture Biganos station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Arcachon is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Basque Country to Arcachon.
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