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

The distance between Carcassonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €740($740)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Carcassonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Carcassonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Carcassonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Carcassonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) and arrive at Biarritz (BIQ) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Carcassonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Carcassonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) 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 Carcassonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

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

Transport options from Carcassonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
€740($740)
hourly1,313km (816 miles)
Train
5h 5m
€66($66)
once daily435km (270 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€23($23)
twice daily421km (261 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€72($72)
on demand401km (249 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