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

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nice is around 730km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance868km (540 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nice

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nice is around 730km (454 miles).

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nice. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau and Marseille St Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nice. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 25m, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia and Nice Airport. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nice. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nice. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

easyJet and Air France fly between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nice. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nice typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 868km (540 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
€145($145)
hourly730km (454 miles)
Train
10h 25m
€160($160)
once daily989km (615 miles)
Bus
16h 20m
€58($58)
6 times a week1,021km (634 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€155($155)
on demand868km (540 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice