How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 616km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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-Luz → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Biarritz (BIQ).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
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Train via Nantes
Take the train to Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€140($140)
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€48($48)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 616km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (270 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. 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 7h 15m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart 4 times a day 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4hrs.
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-Nazaire and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 616km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Jean-de-Luz
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4hrs | €215($215) | hourly | 1,211km (753 miles) |
| Train to Massy Tgv, Fly | 5h 15m | €195($195) | twice a week | 1,124km (698 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 25m | €250($250) | every 4 hours | 1,402km (871 miles) |
Train via Nantes + 1 similar | 6h 35m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 807km (501 miles) |
| Train | 7h 15m | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 620km (385 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 10m | €48($48) | every 4 hours | 631km (392 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, Bus | 8h 45m | €66($66) | twice daily | 629km (391 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | €110($110) | on demand | 616km (383 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.
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 178km (111 miles) from Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 246km (153 miles) from Saint-Jean-de-Luz