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

The distance between Brest and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 725km (451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brest 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.

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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Massy Tgv and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance849km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Brest to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Brest and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 725km (451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 598km (371 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Brest and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Massy Tgv. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Brest and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Brest and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Transportes Barquense run regular bus services between Brest and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Biarritz (BIQ) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Brest to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brest to Saint-Jean-de-Luz typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Biarritz (BIQ).

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 Brest and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 849km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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

Transport options from Brest to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
€255($255)
hourly1,240km (771 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
€540($545)
every 4 hours725km (451 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
€240($240)
3 times a week1,332km (828 miles)
Train via Nantes9h 55m
€135($135)
once daily910km (566 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 35m
€36($36)
5 times a week887km (551 miles)
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde13h 25m
€41($41)
5 times a week924km (574 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€155($155)
on demand849km (528 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