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

The distance between Caen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 809km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Caen 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Irun.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance809km (503 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Caen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Caen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 809km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Caen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Caen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère, Bouffay, Irun, Irun and Hendaia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

FlixBus, ALSA and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure. 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 Caen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 809km (503 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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

Transport options from Caen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€155($155)
5 times a day1,000km (621 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps6h 55m
€140($140)
twice a week812km (505 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 40m
€73($73)
once daily861km (535 miles)
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport14h 30m
€37($37)
4 times a week1,029km (640 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€145($145)
on demand809km (503 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Caen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

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