What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Arcachon?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Arcachon is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 21h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Arcachon?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Arcachon is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Arcachon?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Arcachon via Luxembourg and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Arcachon?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Arcachon via Saarbrücken Hbf, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Mainz to Arcachon?

The distance between Mainz and Arcachon is 1144 km. The road distance is 1116.8 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Arcachon without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Arcachon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 36m and costs €180 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Arcachon?

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Mainz to Arcachon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Arcachon bus from?

Mainz to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Arcachon train from?

Mainz to Arcachon train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Arcachon?

The best way to get from Mainz to Arcachon is to train via Paris which takes 9h 36m and costs €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 21h 13m.

Where does the Mainz to Arcachon bus arrive?

Mainz to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Where does the Mainz to Arcachon train arrive?

Mainz to Arcachon train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Arcachon?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Arcachon is 1117 km. It takes approximately 11h 26m to drive from Mainz to Arcachon.

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Mainz to Arcachon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Arcachon by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachontrain Tgv
9h 36m
€187–344
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
16h 58m
€80–166
Drive 1,116.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Arcachoncar 1,116.8 km
11h 26m
€170–246
Fly from Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FRA - BOD
2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
5h 53m
€117–292
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
11h 47m
€220–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus
21h 13m
€80–118
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
4. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
8h 12m
€95–263

Mainz to Arcachon by train, subway, and foot

9Weekly Services

9h 36mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,143.7 km
Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Arcachon, France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Arcachon via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Arcachon via Luxembourg, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 21h 13m.

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