How to travel from Arcachon to Megeve, France
The distance between Arcachon and Megeve is around 684km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arcachon to Megeve by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Megeve → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Albertville.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€140($140)
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2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Albertville.
- Duration7h 60m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€565($570)
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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport and then to Sallanches.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€46($46)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Megeve
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Megeve by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Arcachon and Megeve is around 684km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (388 miles)
It takes around 7h 60m to get from Arcachon and Megeve by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Megeve is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Megeve, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Megeve. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Megeve. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Albertville. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Megeve. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Albertville. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Megeve is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Megeve. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Arcachon and Megeve. The distance is around 797km (495 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Megeve is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around €565 ($570).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Megeve
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 25m | €140($140) | twice a week | 757km (470 miles) |
| Train to Biarritz, plane | 6h 35m | €230($230) | twice a week | 1,006km (625 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 684km (425 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 60m | €565($570) | once a week | 1,194km (742 miles) |
| Train via Massy Tgv | 8h 45m | €395($395) | twice a week | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus + 1 similar | 11h 25m | €46($46) | twice daily | 828km (515 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 12hrs | €44($44) | twice a week | 833km (518 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | €145($145) | on demand | 797km (495 miles) |
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Airports near Megeve
The following major airports near Megeve offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Megeve
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 160km (99 miles) from Megeve
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Megeve