How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Bayonne, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Bayonne is around 596km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Bayonne 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 BayonneSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train via Nantes

Take the train to Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance596km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Bayonne is around 596km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (264 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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-Nazaire and Bayonne. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Bayonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. 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-Nazaire and Bayonne. The distance is around 596km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€215($215)
hourly1,195km (743 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5hrs
€250($250)
every 4 hours1,385km (861 miles)
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
6h 10m
€135($135)
every 4 hours784km (487 miles)
Train6h 45m
€90($90)
4 times a day597km (371 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
€47($47)
every 3 hours608km (378 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus9hrs
€43($43)
5 times a week665km (413 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€105($105)
on demand596km (370 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne