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

The distance between Saint-Malo and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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.

👋 Also check out Saint-Jean-de-LuzSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance734km (456 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (364 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Saint-Malo and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Malo and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 15m, 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-Malo and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Saint-Malo and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 734km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Transport options from Saint-Malo to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 25m
€290($290)
hourly1,133km (704 miles)
Train to Massy Tgv, Fly5hrs
€305($305)
once a week1,119km (696 miles)
Train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Fly5h 55m
€260($260)
every 20 mins1,192km (741 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€200($200)
every 20 mins1,200km (745 miles)
Train via Rennes8h 45m
€125($125)
4 times a day786km (489 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
€43($43)
once daily739km (459 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€130($130)
on demand734km (456 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