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

The distance between Grenoble and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 716km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Grenoble to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance838km (521 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Grenoble and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 716km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (386 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Grenoble and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy-TGV. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Grenoble and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run once daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv 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 Grenoble and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 838km (521 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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

Transport options from Grenoble to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 55m
€180($180)
every 4 hours716km (445 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
€215($215)
twice a week1,306km (811 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud8h 45m
€195($195)
once daily890km (553 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€51($51)
once daily930km (578 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€150($150)
on demand838km (521 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