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

The distance between Bordeaux and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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-LuzBordeaux if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 10m. 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 Bordeaux and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bordeaux and Saint-Jean-de-Luz with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Bordeaux and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Saint-Jean-de-Luz with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 10m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Transportes Barquense and Hegobus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to St Jean De Luz Ciboure. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Bordeaux and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 204km (127 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 Bordeaux to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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

Transport options from Bordeaux to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€35($35)
every 4 hours221km (137 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 10m
€14($14)
every 4 hours208km (129 miles)
Bus via Bayonne3h 55m
€19($19)
hourly245km (152 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€37($37)
on demand204km (127 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