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

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Quimper is around 783km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Quimper 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 QuimperSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Quimper.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Quimper Est.

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

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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance783km (487 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Quimper 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 fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Quimper is around 783km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Quimper is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Quimper, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Quimper. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

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

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

FlixBus, Blablabus and Transportes Barquense run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Quimper. 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Quimper. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 783km (487 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Quimper 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 Quimper

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 15m
€270($270)
every 4 hours1,336km (830 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
€530($530)
every 4 hours841km (522 miles)
Train to Pau, plane7hrs
€250($250)
once daily1,437km (893 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
€220($220)
twice a week1,328km (825 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean9h 10m
€125($125)
4 times a day810km (503 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 35m
€34($34)
5 times a week821km (510 miles)
Bus via Bordeaux12h 25m
€38($38)
5 times a week848km (527 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€140($140)
on demand783km (487 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper