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

The distance between Dunkirk and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 992km (617 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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-LuzDunkirk if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Lille Europe, plane

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe then Massy Tgv and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance1,078km (670 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Dunkirk and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 992km (617 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 903km (561 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Dunkirk and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Massy Tgv. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Dunkirk and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Charles de Gaulle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Dunkirk and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 1,078km (670 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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

Transport options from Dunkirk to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
€235($235)
every 4 hours996km (619 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€335($335)
every 4 hours1,250km (777 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly4h 45m
€280($280)
4 times a day992km (617 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 55m
€175($175)
every 4 hours1,011km (628 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€195($195)
3 times a week1,103km (685 miles)
Bus
16h 30m
€57($57)
once daily1,092km (679 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€195($195)
on demand1,078km (670 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