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How to get fromNantes to Arcachon Bayby bus, train, ferry, unknown, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Nantes to Arcachon Bay by bus, train, ferry, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    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
    6h 31m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    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
    7h 10m

  3. Fly, train, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane NTE - BOD
    2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Jetée Thiers to Jetée Bélisaireferry ferry
    4. Walk from Jetée Bélisaire to Arcachon Bayunknown unknown
    8h 5m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Nantes to Bordeauxbus bus 761 / ...
    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
    9h 16m

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Arcachon Bay, France?

There is no direct connection from Nantes to Arcachon Bay. However, you can take the bus to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, 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 Nantes to Arcachon Bay via Bordeaux St Jean, Arcachon, Jetée Thiers, and Jetée Bélisaire in around 7h 10m.

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