There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Arcachon by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus Alsa
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
7h 33m€52–147Bus, train #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
9h 33m€40–106Bus, train via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the train from Matiko-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
9h 53m€50–138Drive 410.8 km
- Drive from Santander to Arcachoncar 410.8 km
4h 27m€64–92Fly, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SDR - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
5h 49m€79–224Bus
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus
10h 53m€50–74Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
11h 6m€49–134
Santander to Arcachon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Arcachon is to bus and train which costs €40 - €110 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Arcachon is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Arcachon via Bilbao and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Arcachon via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Facture Biganos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
The distance between Santander and Arcachon is 434 km. The road distance is 410.8 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Arcachon without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 33m and costs €50 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Santander to Arcachon, including transfers.
Santander to Arcachon bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
Santander to Arcachon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Arcachon is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Arcachon, France?
You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Arcachon via Bilbao, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Arcachon via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Facture Biganos in around 11h 6m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–270
Flights from Santander Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Santander Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–270
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Santander Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–270
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 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
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
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Matiko-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €19–25
- 1st Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- 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
Santander to Arcachon bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Santander to Arcachon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Arcachon is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Santander to Arcachon.
There are 2665+ hotels available in Arcachon.




































