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How to get fromMadrid to Arcachonby plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Arcachon by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane MAD - BOD
    2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    5h 11m
    €61–228

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain train Ter
    9h 52m
    €105–170

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus bus Autocar
    11h 42m
    €71–107

  4. Drive  662.6 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Arcachoncar car 662.6 km
    6h 49m
    €107–155

  5. Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane MAD - EAS
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain train
    7h 5m
    €90–370

  6. Train via Burgos

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajestrain train
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain train Ter
    10h 57m
    €103–191

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    11h 52m
    €67–111

Madrid to Arcachon by train and foot

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Arcachon, France?

You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Arcachon via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Facture Biganos in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Arcachon via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Bordeaux St Jean in around 11h 42m.

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