How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 747km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel 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-LuzMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Irun.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance747km (464 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 747km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes and Massy Tgv. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 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 Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 747km (464 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 55m
€290($290)
twice daily1,143km (710 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€200($200)
3 times a week1,175km (730 miles)
Train via Rennes9h 15m
€125($125)
twice daily796km (495 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
€77($77)
once daily763km (474 miles)
Train to Rennes, Bus12hrs
€55($55)
once daily807km (501 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€135($135)
on demand747km (464 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