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

The distance between Nice and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others
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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Toulouse Matabiau and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance869km (540 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Nice to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Nice and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 734km (456 miles).

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Nice and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Toulouse Matabiau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 30m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. 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 14h 30m.

Blablabus and ALSA run regular bus services between Nice and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

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

The flight from Nice to Saint-Jean-de-Luz typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 869km (540 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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

Transport options from Nice to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
€145($145)
hourly734km (456 miles)
Train
10h 30m
€160($160)
once daily989km (615 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 30m
€30($30)
once daily934km (580 miles)
Bus to Irun16h 20m
€95($95)
once daily1,021km (634 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€155($155)
on demand869km (540 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