How to travel from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France

The distance between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 890km (553 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 8h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Massy-TGV and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance890km (553 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 890km (553 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 676km (420 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard, Lyon Part Dieu and Massy-TGV. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 8h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Massy-TGV and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure. instead which will take 8h 10m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 137km (85 miles) from Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 890km (553 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Transport options from Annecy to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
8h 10m
€295($295)
3 times a week1,333km (828 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux9h 35m
€240($240)
once a week1,327km (825 miles)
Bus
15h 40m
€56($56)
6 times a week1,050km (652 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€160($160)
on demand890km (553 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Jean-de-Luz

The following major airports near Saint-Jean-de-Luz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Saint-Jean-de-Luz
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Saint-Jean-de-Luz
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Saint-Jean-de-Luz