The average train between Madrid and Arcachon takes 16h 17m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 3 times a day between Madrid and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Irun and take an average of 16h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Arcachon station via Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.
Madrid to Arcachon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Arcachon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Facture Biganos station.
Book your Madrid to Arcachon train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Euskotren and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Madrid and Arcachon is 515.6 km. The road distance is 780 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Arcachon via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Facture Biganos in around 10h 25m.