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

The distance between Lille and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 926km (576 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lille 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.

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Fly

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance1,005km (625 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Lille to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Lille and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 926km (576 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 882km (548 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Lille and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille 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 5h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Lille and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lille and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lille and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Biarritz (BIQ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Lille to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lille to Saint-Jean-de-Luz typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) 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 Lille and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 1,005km (625 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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

Transport options from Lille to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 35m
€320($320)
hourly1,171km (727 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€270($270)
hourly926km (576 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
€170($170)
every 4 hours932km (579 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€180($180)
3 times a week1,023km (636 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean7h 10m
€165($165)
once daily1,034km (643 miles)
Bus
15h 30m
€61($61)
twice daily1,083km (673 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€180($180)
on demand1,005km (625 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