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

The distance between Besançon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 855km (531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 Saint-Jean-de-LuzBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance906km (563 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Besançon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 855km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 738km (458 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Besançon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Besançon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Besançon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 906km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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

Transport options from Besançon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5hrs
€190($190)
4 times a day855km (531 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€195($195)
5 times a day1,138km (707 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu10h 55m
€180($180)
once daily1,136km (706 miles)
Bus
14h 10m
€50($50)
once daily1,111km (690 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€165($165)
on demand906km (563 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