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

The distance between Rouen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 840km (522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rouen 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 to Paris St Lazare, Fly

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport and then to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance859km (534 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Rouen 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 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Rouen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 840km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Rouen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen 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 Rouen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Rouen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Orly Airport. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Rouen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Rouen and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 859km (534 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 Rouen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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

Transport options from Rouen to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly + 1 similar
4hrs
€235($235)
hourly840km (522 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€200($200)
hourly883km (549 miles)
Train
6h 5m
€140($140)
5 times a day901km (560 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
€34($34)
twice a week921km (572 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€155($155)
on demand859km (534 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