There are 5 ways to get from Biaritz to Arcachon by train (Renfe), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Salvatierra De Alava to Pasajestrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
6h 48m€63–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus
8h 55m€38–74Drive 292.8 km
- Drive from Biaritz to Arcachoncar 292.8 km
3h 21m€48–70Bus, train via Irun
- Take the bus from Salvatierra to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Bada-Irun
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
7h 21m€43–84Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N763
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
9h 30m€49–80
Biaritz to Arcachon by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Biaritz to Arcachon is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Biaritz to Arcachon is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Biaritz to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Ordoñana / Erdoñana and arriving at Arcachon via Vitoria-Gasteiz, San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Biaritz to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Salvatierra De Alava and arriving at Arcachon via Pasaia, Hendaye and Facture Biganos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Biaritz and Arcachon is 341 km. The road distance is 292.8 km.
The best way to get from Biaritz to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Biaritz to Arcachon, including transfers.
Biaritz to Arcachon bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
Biaritz to Arcachon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Salvatierra De Alava station.
The best way to get from Biaritz to Arcachon is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Biaritz, Spain and Arcachon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Biaritz to Arcachon via Salvatierra De Alava, Pasajes, Pasaia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Facture Biganos in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ordoñana / Erdoñana to Arcachon via Vitoria-Gasteiz, San Sebastián - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Salvatierra De Alava to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Facture Biganos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Facture Biganos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Salvatierra to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Biaritz to Arcachon bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at Donostia / San Sebastián station.
Biaritz to Arcachon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Pasajes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biaritz to Arcachon is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Biaritz to Arcachon.
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