There are 8 ways to get from Málaga to Arcachon by plane, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV)
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Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
best- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AGP - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
5h 25m€56–200Train
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Facture Biganostrain Ter
14h 46m€154–321Bus, train
- Take the bus from Málaga to Irúnbus Algeciras
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
19h 6m€115–201Drive 1,161.3 km
- Drive from Málaga to Arcachoncar 1,161.3 km
12h 20m€184–265Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane AGP - EAS
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain
7h 23m€105–337Train via Narbonne
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
15h 29m€234–468Bus, train via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Irunbus Alsa
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
19h 8m€125–201Bus
- Take the bus from Málaga to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus
21h 8m€109–182
Málaga to Arcachon by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Arcachon is to fly and train which costs €55 - €200 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Málaga to Arcachon is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs €55 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Málaga and arriving at Arcachon via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Arcachon via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, St Jean De Luz Ciboure and Facture Biganos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.
The distance between Málaga and Arcachon is 1025 km. The road distance is 1161.3 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 14h 46m and costs €150 - €330.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Málaga to Arcachon, including transfers.
Málaga to Arcachon bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Málaga station.
Málaga to Arcachon train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Málaga to Arcachon is to train which takes 14h 46m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 21h 8m.
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Arcachon via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, San Sebastian/Donostia, San Sebastián - Bus Station, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, St Jean De Luz Ciboure, and Facture Biganos in around 14h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Málaga to Arcachon via San Sebastián - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 21h 8m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–240
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Málaga Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–340
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–240
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Málaga Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–340
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Málaga Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Facture Biganos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hendaye to Facture Biganos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hendaye to Facture Biganos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hendaye to Facture Biganos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- [email protected]
- Website
- socibusventas.es
Bus from Málaga to Irún
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://socibusventas.es/en/
Bus from Málaga to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://socibusventas.es/en/
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Málaga to Arcachon bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Málaga to Arcachon train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Arcachon is 1161 km. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from Málaga to Arcachon.
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