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

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Caen is around 807km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Caen.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance807km (501 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Caen

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Caen is around 807km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Caen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Caen. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Caen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Caen. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia and Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Caen. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Caen. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Caen. The distance is around 807km (501 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 35m
€260($260)
hourly938km (583 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€155($155)
5 times a day1,000km (621 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean7hrs
€140($140)
once a week812km (505 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
€54($54)
once daily900km (559 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€145($145)
on demand807km (501 miles)

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Airports near Caen

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Caen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Caen
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Caen