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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Arcachon by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain train Ter
    7h 37m
    €52–96

  2. Bus, train via Bilbao

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bayonne to Facture Biganostrain train Ter
    8h 30m
    €49–86

  3. Drive  411.4 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Arcachoncar car 411.4 km
    4h 27m
    €67–97

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane SDR - BOD
    2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    5h 37m
    €96–277

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus 783
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus bus Autocar
    9h 15m
    €49–71

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain train
    2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Facture Biganostrain train Ter
    10h 59m
    €49–101

Santander to Arcachon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Arcachon via Bordeaux and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Arcachon via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Facture Biganos in around 10h 59m.

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