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

The distance between Nantes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-Jean-de-LuzNantes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via St Pierre Des Corps

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

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance552km (343 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Nantes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (265 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Nantes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Nantes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Nantes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles and San Sebastian / Donostia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure. instead which will take 6h 35m.

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 Nantes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 552km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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

Transport options from Nantes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar
5h 60m
€130($130)
every 4 hours744km (462 miles)
Train6h 35m
€85($85)
4 times a day556km (346 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€38($38)
once daily615km (382 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€100($100)
on demand552km (343 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