There are 8 ways to get from Arcachon to Zurich by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Antony
best- Take the train from Arcachon to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
8h 24mCHF 312–781Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus 706
- Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus
17hCHF 80–139Drive 967.1 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Zurichcar 967.1 km
10h 31mCHF 161–232Train, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
5h 32mCHF 93–248Train
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
10h 46mCHF 211–449Train, bus via Geneva
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
17h 8mCHF 83–140Train, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 36mCHF 90–292Train, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 33mCHF 116–399
Arcachon to Zurich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 17h.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250.
No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Zürich HB via Massy - Palaiseau, Châtelet - Les Halles and Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Arcachon and Zurich is 1210 km. The road distance is 967.1 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Zurich without a car is to train via Antony which takes 8h 24m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 800.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Arcachon to Zurich, including transfers.
Arcachon to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arcachon station.
Arcachon to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcachon to Zurich is 967 km. It takes approximately 10h 31m to drive from Arcachon to Zurich.
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What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Arcachon to Zürich HB via Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Châtelet - Les Halles, and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 8h 24m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–180
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 180–300
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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