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

The distance between Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 688km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chambéry to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Massy-TGV and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance853km (530 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 688km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 648km (403 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy-TGV. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry 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 2h 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 Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 853km (530 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Transport options from Chambéry to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 55m
€150($150)
4 times a day688km (427 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€210($210)
3 times a week1,267km (787 miles)
Train via Bordeaux-St-Jean8h 40m
€195($195)
once a week1,274km (791 miles)
Bus
14h 50m
€56($56)
6 times a week1,001km (622 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€155($155)
on demand853km (530 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