There are 6 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- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachontrain Tgv
9h 32m€197–384Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Talence-Médoquine to Arcachontrain F41
19h 3m€106–196Drive 1,116.8 km
- Drive from Mainz to Arcachoncar 1,116.8 km
11h 27m€176–254Fly, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FRA - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac-Alouette to Arcachontrain
7h 18m€115–281Train
- Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Arcachontrain F41 / ...
11h 24m€219–500Bus
- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1151
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
22h 35m€112–181
Mainz to Arcachon by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Arcachon is to bus and train which costs €100 - €200 and takes 19h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Arcachon is to fly and train which takes 7h 18m and costs €110 - €290.
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 Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.
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 32m.
The distance between Mainz and Arcachon is 1144 km. The road distance is 1116.8 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Arcachon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 32m and costs €190 - €390.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Mainz to Arcachon, including transfers.
Mainz to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.
Mainz to Arcachon train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Arcachon is to train via Paris which takes 9h 32m and costs €190 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 22h 35m.
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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Arcachon via Bordeaux and Bordeaux St Jean in around 22h 35m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–320
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–350
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €100–240
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- info@vlexx.de
- Website
- vlexx.de
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Schedules at
- vlexx.de
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–200
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Talence-Médoquine to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Pessac-Alouette to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €170–350
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- 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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €220–360
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–100
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Mainz central train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Mainz central train station to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Luxembourg to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Mainz to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Mainz to Arcachon train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Arcachon is 1117 km. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Mainz to Arcachon.
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