How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 516km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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-LuzLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Bus

Take the bus to La Rochelle then Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance537km (334 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 516km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Roche Sur Yon and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon, La Rochelle and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 537km (334 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 50m
€220($220)
every 3 hours1,260km (783 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€83($83)
4 times a day516km (321 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
€43($43)
5 times a week520km (323 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€95($95)
on demand537km (334 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