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There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Arcachon by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Irun

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Hendayebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain train Ter
    5h 25m
    €48–82

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus bus
    7h 28m
    €40–70

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1093 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    5h 44m
    €42–64

  4. Drive  312.5 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Arcachoncar car 312.5 km
    3h 25m
    €59–86

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain train Ter
    7h 14m
    €45–79

Bilbao to Arcachon by bus and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Arcachon via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Facture Biganos in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Arcachon via San Sebastián - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 28m.

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