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How to get fromBilbao to Arcachon Bayby bus, train, ferry, unknown, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Arcachon Bay by bus, train, ferry, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry, travel via Bordeaux

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    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    3. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    4. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    7h 49m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    4. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    9h 6m

  3. Fly from Bilbao Airport, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BIO - BOD
    2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    4. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    9h 45m

  4. Bus, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    3. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    4. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    8h 12m

  5. Bus to Santander Airport, fly, train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SDR - BOD
    3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    5. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    10h 45m

Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 419 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Bilbao to Arcachon Bay. However, you can take the bus to Bordeaux, walk to Bordeaux St Jean, take the train to Arcachon, walk to Jetée Thiers, take the ferry to Jetée Bélisaire, then travel to Arcachon Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Arcachon Bay via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Facture Biganos, Arcachon, Jetée Thiers, and Jetée Bélisaire in around 9h 6m.

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