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How to get fromArcachon to Santanderby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe)

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus FlixBus 783
    8h 5m
    €47–79

  2. Train, bus via Irun

    1. Take the train from Facture Biganos to Hendayetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Matiko-Bilbaotrain train E1
    3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    10h 16m
    €50–95

  3. Drive  410 km

    1. Drive from Arcachon to Santandercar car 410 km
    4h 26m
    €67–97

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane BOD - SDR
    10h
    €96–276

  5. Train, bus via Saint-Jean-de-Luz

    1. Take the train from Facture Biganos to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    8h 46m
    €50–92

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Facture Biganos to Hendayetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    3. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain train
    11h 57m
    €48–100

Arcachon to Santander by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Santander, Spain?

You can take a train from Arcachon to Santander via Facture Biganos, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 11h 57m.

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