The average train between Donostia / San Sebastián and Arcachon takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Donostia / San Sebastián to Arcachon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Donostia / San Sebastián and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donostia / San Sebastián is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hendaia and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Donostia / San Sebastián to Arcachon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Donostia / San Sebastián to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Donostia / San Sebastián station and arriving at Arcachon station via Facture Biganos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Arcachon train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Hendaye station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Arcachon train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Facture Biganos station.
The distance between Donostia / San Sebastián and Arcachon is 162.9 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Hendaye to Facture Biganos every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 2h 13m.