There are 6 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 4m€43–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
13h 28m€41–73Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachontrain Tgv
7h 35m€144–302Bus, train
- 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€125–180Bus, train via Saint-Étienne
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Bordebus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
12h 29m€65–127
Geneva to Arcachon by train and subway (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Arcachon is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Arcachon is to fly and train which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Arcachon via Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
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 7h 35m and costs €140 - €310.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Geneva to Arcachon, including transfers.
Geneva to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Arcachon is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 13h 28m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Arcachon via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Arcachon via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Bordeaux St Jean in around 13h 28m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–130
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
Train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–60
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Geneva to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, 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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