The distance between Megeve and Arcachon is around 683km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Megeve to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arcachon.
Take the bus to Grenoble-Gare-Routière and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then take the train to Arcachon.
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There are several options for getting from Megeve to Arcachon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 12hrs. 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 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Megeve and Arcachon is around 683km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (388 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Megeve and Arcachon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Megeve to Arcachon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Megeve and Arcachon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Megeve and Arcachon. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Megeve to Arcachon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Albertville and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Megeve and Arcachon. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Megeve 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 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Megeve 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 4h 55m.
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 Megeve and Arcachon. The distance is around 798km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Megeve to Arcachon is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Geneva - Airport, plane and train + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €110($110) | once daily | 683km (424 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | €115($115) | once daily | 730km (454 miles) |
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 6h 15m | €205($205) | once daily | 980km (609 miles) |
Train | 8h 55m | €180($180) | once a week | 1,194km (742 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 12hrs | €43($43) | twice a week | 829km (515 miles) |
Train and Bus | 14h 25m | €64($64) | 3 times a week | 908km (564 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | €145($145) | on demand | 798km (496 miles) |
The following major airports near Arcachon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.