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

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brest is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brest 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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Fly

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Brest - Train station.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Distance849km (527 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brest

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brest is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 598km (371 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brest is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brest. 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 8hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brest. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8hrs, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brest. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Transportes Barquense run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brest. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brest. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and arrive at Brest (BES) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brest. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brest typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and and arrive into Brest (BES).

The closest major airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Brest. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Brest. The distance is around 849km (527 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

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

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

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 55m
€255($255)
hourly1,388km (862 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€540($540)
every 4 hours721km (448 miles)
Train to Pau, Fly5h 25m
€235($235)
once daily1,440km (895 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
€220($220)
5 times a day1,360km (845 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean10hrs
€135($135)
once daily910km (566 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 35m
€36($36)
5 times a week892km (554 miles)
Bus via Bordeaux13h 25m
€41($41)
5 times a week920km (572 miles)
Drive
8h 5m
€150($150)
on demand849km (527 miles)

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Airports near Brest

The following major airports near Brest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Brest
UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Brest
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
255km (159 miles) from Brest