How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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-LuzBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance405km (252 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 6h 45m.

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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 405km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 45m
€65($65)
twice daily420km (261 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
€27($27)
twice daily415km (258 miles)
Bus and Plane
6h 45m
€175($175)
once daily973km (605 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€73($73)
on demand405km (252 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