The distance between Chamonix and Arcachon is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Chamonix to Arcachon by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon.
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Take the train to Bellegarde then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arcachon.
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Take the bus to Albertville then take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
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There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Arcachon by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Chamonix and Arcachon is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 645km (401 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Chamonix and Arcachon by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Arcachon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Arcachon. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Arcachon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chamonix and Arcachon. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 3h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Arcachon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Arcachon. instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Arcachon is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Arcachon. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chamonix and Arcachon. The distance is around 845km (525 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Arcachon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €120($120) | 4 times a day | 694km (431 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 5m | €115($115) | once daily | 743km (462 miles) |
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 6h 25m | €205($205) | once daily | 993km (617 miles) |
Train | 8h 30m | €195($195) | once daily | 1,187km (737 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 10hrs | €185($185) | once a week | 1,234km (767 miles) |
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, train | 11hrs | €42($42) | once daily | 846km (525 miles) |
Bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Train | 15h 25m | €61($61) | 3 times a week | 966km (600 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | €150($150) | on demand | 845km (525 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.