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

The distance between Quimper and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 782km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Quimper to Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance782km (486 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Quimper and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 782km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Quimper and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. 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 8h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Quimper and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 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 Quimper and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. 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 11h 35m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Transportes Barquense run regular bus services between Quimper and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 35m 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Quimper and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 782km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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

Transport options from Quimper to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 20m
€290($290)
every 4 hours1,341km (833 miles)
Train to Brest, plane5h 45m
€525($525)
every 4 hours827km (514 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 15m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,356km (842 miles)
Train via Nantes9h 15m
€120($120)
4 times a day810km (503 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 35m
€34($34)
5 times a week815km (507 miles)
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde12h 20m
€38($38)
5 times a week851km (529 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€140($140)
on demand782km (486 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