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

The distance between Nimes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 596km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nimes 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance596km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Nimes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 596km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Nimes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Nimes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nimes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 40m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Nimes and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 596km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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

Transport options from Nimes to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 60m
€180($180)
once daily849km (528 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly3h 45m
€295($295)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly4h 35m
€315($315)
hourly1,387km (862 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€95($95)
once daily640km (398 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
€21($21)
once daily610km (379 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand596km (370 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