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

The distance between Metz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 1,001km (622 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 Metz 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €465($465)
Operated by

Twin Jet

+ 3 others

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3 x train
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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bus
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Bus to San Sebastian

Take the bus to San Sebastian.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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car
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance1,110km (690 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Metz to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 17h 55m. 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 €465 ($465).

The distance between Metz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 1,001km (622 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 876km (545 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Metz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €465 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meuse TGV and Massy-TGV. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui run train services between Metz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 3 times a week 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 Metz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.

Iberocoach and ALSA run regular bus services between Metz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 17h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Biarritz (BIQ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Metz 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 Metz to Saint-Jean-de-Luz typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) 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 Metz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 1,110km (690 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).

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

Transport options from Metz to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 35m
€465($465)
hourly1,001km (622 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€285($285)
every 20 mins1,015km (631 miles)
Plane and Train6h 30m
€595($595)
once daily1,083km (673 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€205($205)
3 times a week1,087km (675 miles)
Bus to San Sebastian + 1 similar
17h 50m
€110($110)
3 times a week1,195km (743 miles)
Bus17h 55m
€100($100)
3 times a week1,240km (771 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
€200($200)
on demand1,110km (690 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