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How to get fromArcachon to Genevaby train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Arcachon to Geneva by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Geneva International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BOD - GVA
    4h 40m
    CHF 45–175

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Arcachon to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    8h 52m
    CHF 204–323

  3. Train, bus via Lyon

    1. Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 5m
    CHF 56–102

  4. Drive  723 km

    1. Drive from Arcachon to Genevacar car 723 km
    7h 45m
    CHF 121–175

  5. Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BOD - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    7h 18m
    CHF 86–205

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Annecybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus bus 272
    16h 17m
    CHF 81–126

Arcachon to Geneva by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 608.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Arcachon to Geneve via Massy Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu in around 8h 52m.

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