There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Arcachon by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
3h 3m€43–164Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
11h 41m€40–84Train
- Take the train from Genève to Paris Gare de Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachontrain Tgv
8h 11m€235–454Bus, train via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Geneva to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
10h 58m€63–95Drive 733.7 km
- Drive from Geneva to Arcachoncar 733.7 km
7h 33m€126–182
Geneva to Arcachon by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Arcachon is to bus and train which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Arcachon is to fly and train which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Arcachon via Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Geneva and Arcachon is 608 km. The road distance is 733.7 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €230 - €460.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Geneva to Arcachon, including transfers.
Geneva to Arcachon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Arcachon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Arcachon is 734 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Geneva to Arcachon.
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What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Arcachon via Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 11m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
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 Pessac Alouette to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–18
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
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Paris Gare de Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €170–310
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Geneva to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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