What is the cheapest way to get from Faro to Arcachon?

The cheapest way to get from Faro to Arcachon is to fly and train which costs €60 - €210 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Faro to Arcachon?

The fastest way to get from Faro to Arcachon is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Faro and Arcachon?

No, there is no direct bus from Faro to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro and arriving at Arcachon via Lisbon Sete Rios and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

How far is it from Faro to Arcachon?

The distance between Faro and Arcachon is 1125 km. The road distance is 1272 km.

How do I travel from Faro to Arcachon without a car?

The best way to get from Faro to Arcachon without a car is to bus and train via Barcelona which takes 19h 19m and costs €220 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Faro to Arcachon?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Faro to Arcachon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Faro to Arcachon bus from?

Faro to Arcachon bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro station.

Where does the Faro to Arcachon bus arrive?

Faro to Arcachon bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.

What is the time difference between Faro and Arcachon?

Arcachon is 1h ahead of Faro. It is currently 2:27 AM in Faro and 3:27 AM in Arcachon.

Can I drive from Faro to Arcachon?

Yes, the driving distance between Faro to Arcachon is 1272 km. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Faro to Arcachon.

Where can I stay near Arcachon?

There are 3006+ hotels available in Arcachon.

Faro to Arcachon - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Faro to Arcachon by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Faro Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FAO - BOD
2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
5h 45m
€65–205
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
2. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
20h 54m
€64–224
Bus, train via Barcelona
1. Take the bus from Faro to Sevillebus
2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Barcelona-Santstrain
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
5. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
19h 19m
€223–546
Train, bus via Coimbra
1. Take the train from Faro to Coimbra-Btrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Bayonne - Quai de Lessepsbus
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Facture Biganostrain Ter
19h 44m
Drive 1,272 km
1. Drive from Faro to Arcachoncar 1,272 km
13h 14m
€200–289
Bus to Seville Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Faro to Sevillebus
2. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SVQ - BOD
3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
8h 42m
€84–268
Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Faro to Lisboa Orientetrain
2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIS - BOD
3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
9h 11m
€82–335
Fly Faro Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane FAO - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain
8h 50m
€97–301
Fly Faro Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FAO - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain
11h 15m
€127–420
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
2. Take the bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus
22h 35m
€117–201
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Faro to Lisboa Orientetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
23h 28m
€142–250

Faro to Arcachon by bus and train

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19h 19mAverage Duration

€223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,125.2 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Faro, Portugal and Arcachon, France?

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Arcachon via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios, Lisbon Sete Rios, Bordeaux, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 22h 35m.

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