How to travel from Quimper to Bayonne, France

The distance between Quimper and Bayonne is around 750km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Quimper to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Bus via Nantes Haluchère

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance761km (473 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 10h 50m. 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 €295 ($295).

The distance between Quimper and Bayonne is around 750km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 541km (336 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Quimper and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Bayonne. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Quimper and Bayonne. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Quimper and Bayonne. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Quimper and Bayonne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Quimper and Bayonne. The distance is around 761km (473 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Bayonne

Transport options from Quimper to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 55m
€295($295)
every 4 hours1,325km (823 miles)
Train to Brest, plane5h 30m
€525($525)
every 4 hours818km (508 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,333km (828 miles)
Train via Nantes8h 50m
€115($115)
4 times a day787km (489 miles)
Bus via Nantes Haluchère + 1 similar
10h 20m
€43($43)
once daily750km (466 miles)
Bus10h 50m
€33($33)
5 times a week793km (493 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€135($135)
on demand761km (473 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