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

The distance between Calais and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 1,019km (633 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Calais 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-LuzCalais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Lille Flandres, plane

Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport and then to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,069km (664 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Calais to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Calais and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 1,019km (633 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 882km (548 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Calais and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres, Paris Nord and Massy - Palaiseau. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Calais and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Calais to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Calais and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Calais and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 1,069km (664 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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

Transport options from Calais to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Flandres, plane + 3 similar
4h 25m
€240($240)
every 2 hours1,019km (633 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane4h 50m
€290($290)
every 2 hours1,029km (639 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€335($335)
every 2 hours1,274km (791 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 45m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,035km (643 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 60m
€185($185)
3 times a week1,090km (677 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres7h 20m
€195($195)
3 times a week1,125km (699 miles)
Bus
16h 45m
€54($54)
twice daily1,126km (700 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€190($190)
on demand1,069km (664 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