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

The distance between Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance755km (469 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 578km (359 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon 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 Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon 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 6h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon 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 14h 45m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Biarritz (BIQ). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

easyJet and Air France fly between Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Biarritz (BIQ). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) 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 Lyon and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 755km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Transport options from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
€155($155)
hourly623km (387 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€200($200)
3 times a week1,175km (730 miles)
Train via Toulouse-Matabiau8h 15m
€145($145)
once daily904km (562 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
€56($56)
once daily1,034km (643 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand755km (469 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