There are 8 ways to get from Arcachon to Zurich by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Antony (TGV)
best- Take the train from Arcachon to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
8h 55mCHF 223–357Train, bus via Lyon
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
16h 45mCHF 75–130Train, bus
- 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
16h 23mCHF 83–146Drive 967.1 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Zurichcar 967.1 km
10h 31mCHF 161–233Train, 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 31mCHF 93–249Train
- 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 28mCHF 210–460Train, 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 35mCHF 94–293Train, 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 9mCHF 120–420
Arcachon to Zurich by train and subway (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Zurich is to train and bus via Lyon which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 16h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m 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 Zuerich Hb via Massy - Palaiseau, Thiais - Orly and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Arcachon and Zurich is 1213 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 55m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 360.
It takes approximately 8h 55m 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 Zuerich Hb via Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Pont de Rungis Aéroport d'Orly, Thiais - Orly, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–180
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 180–300
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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