The distance between Arcachon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Arcachon 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.
👋 Also check out Saint-Jean-de-Luz → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.
Take the train to Pessac then take the bus to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
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There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).
The distance between Arcachon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Arcachon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Facture Biganos. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Arcachon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to St Jean De Luz Ciboure. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arcachon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 202km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | €33($33) | every 4 hours | 200km (124 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 40m | €23($23) | twice daily | 252km (156 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €37($37) | on demand | 202km (126 miles) |
The following major airports near Saint-Jean-de-Luz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.