There are 5 ways to get from Biaritz to Arcachon by train (Renfe), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Salvatierra De Alava to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
6h 55m€58–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus
10h 19m€30–80Drive 292.2 km
- Drive from Biaritz to Arcachoncar 292.2 km
3h 21m€46–67Bus, train via Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Alsa
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
7h 54m€45–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to Albeiz / Albénizbus
- Take the train from Araya to Pasajestrain Re
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
8h 49m€46–131
Biaritz to Arcachon by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Biaritz to Arcachon is to bus which costs €29 - €80 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Biaritz to Arcachon is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Biaritz to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Ordoñana / Erdoñana and arriving at Arcachon via Vitoria-Gasteiz, San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Biaritz and Arcachon is 343 km. The road distance is 292.2 km.
The best way to get from Biaritz to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Biaritz to Arcachon, including transfers.
Biaritz to Arcachon bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
The best way to get from Biaritz to Arcachon is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €80 and takes 10h 19m.
Biaritz to Arcachon bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at Donostia / San Sebastián station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biaritz to Arcachon is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Biaritz to Arcachon.
What companies run services between Biaritz, Spain and Arcachon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Biaritz to Arcachon via Salvatierra De Alava, San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Facture Biganos in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to Arcachon via Vitoria-Gasteiz, San Sebastián - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Salvatierra De Alava to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Araya to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
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
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.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
- 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
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- alavabus@araba.eus
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to Albeiz / Albéniz
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- https://alavabus.eus/es/inicio
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