There are 7 ways to get from Arcachon to Geneva by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
best- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
4h 39mCHF 45–205Train via Antony
- Take the train from Arcachon to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
8h 2mCHF 200–319Train, bus
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 38mCHF 51–88Drive 723 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Genevacar 723 km
7h 45mCHF 122–176Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
6h 51mCHF 86–225Train
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
11h 36mCHF 172–288Train, bus via Bordeaux
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Genevabus FlixBus N1149 / ...
12h 5mCHF 61–98
Arcachon to Geneva by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Geneva is to train and bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 210.
No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Geneve via Massy - Palaiseau and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Arcachon and Geneva is 608 km. The road distance is 723 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Geneva without a car is to train via Antony which takes 8h 2m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 320.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Arcachon to Geneva, including transfers.
Arcachon to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arcachon station.
Arcachon to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcachon to Geneva is 723 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Arcachon to Geneva.
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What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Arcachon to Geneve via Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouette
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouette
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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