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How to get fromGeneva to Arcachonby plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Arcachon by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane GVA - BOD
    2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    3h 2m
    €50–188

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    10h 3m
    €209–369

  3. Bus, train via Lyon

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    12h 10m
    €62–110

  4. Drive  733.7 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Arcachoncar car 733.7 km
    7h 33m
    €133–192

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Annecy to Bordeauxbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    16h
    €87–139

Geneva to Arcachon by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 608 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Arcachon, France?

You can take a train from Genève to Arcachon via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h 3m.

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