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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Arcachon Bayby bus, train, ferry, or unknown

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There are 3 ways to get from La Rochelle to Arcachon Bay by bus, train, ferry, or unknown

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  1. Bus, train, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus 701
    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
    5h 14m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    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
    5h 20m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    4. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    7h 3m

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  • Distance: 257.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Arcachon Bay, France?

There is no direct connection from La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle Ville to Arcachon Bay via Bordeaux St Jean, Arcachon, Jetée Thiers, and Jetée Bélisaire in around 5h 20m.

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