There are 5 ways to get from Pamplona to Arcachon by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Irúnbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
5h 48m€44–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pamplona 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
7h 38m€37–68Drive 269.8 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Arcachoncar 269.8 km
3h 19m€43–62Bus, train via Donostia / San Sebastián
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
6h 1m€42–86Train
- Take the train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
- Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain Ter
7h 1m€52–102
Pamplona to Arcachon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Arcachon is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Arcachon is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Arcachon via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Arcachon via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Facture Biganos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Pamplona and Arcachon is 309 km. The road distance is 269.8 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Arcachon without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 48m and costs €40 - €90.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Pamplona to Arcachon, including transfers.
Pamplona to Arcachon bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Pamplona station.
Pamplona to Arcachon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Arcachon is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Arcachon, France?
You can take a bus from Pamplona to Arcachon via San Sebastián - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pamplona to Arcachon via San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Facture Biganos in around 7h 1m.
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 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 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 Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- [email protected]
- Website
- laburundesa.com
Bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Irún
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://laburundesa.com/
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- 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
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- 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
- €21–40
- 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
Pamplona to Arcachon bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Pamplona to Arcachon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona to Arcachon is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Pamplona to Arcachon.
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