How to travel from Nice to Bayonne, France

The distance between Nice and Bayonne is around 717km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice to Bayonne 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 Nice (NCE) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Toulouse Matabiau and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance850km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Nice to Bayonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Nice and Bayonne is around 717km (445 miles).

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Nice and Bayonne by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Bayonne is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Bayonne. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Bayonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 10h 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 Nice and Bayonne. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade and Nice - Airport T2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Blablabus and ALSA run regular bus services between Nice and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Bayonne. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Biarritz (BIQ). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Bayonne with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

easyJet and Air France fly between Nice and Bayonne. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Biarritz (BIQ). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Nice to Bayonne typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Biarritz (BIQ).

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. 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 Nice and Bayonne. The distance is around 850km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Bayonne is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Nice to Bayonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Bayonne

Transport options from Nice to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 15m
€145($145)
every 30 mins717km (445 miles)
Train
10h 15m
€160($160)
4 times a day966km (600 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 30m
€30($30)
once daily911km (566 miles)
Bus to Irun16h 20m
€100($100)
once daily1,043km (648 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€155($155)
on demand850km (528 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne