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

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 797km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Raphaël to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, plane, bus and car. 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-Raphaël if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Toulouse Matabiau and then to St Jean De Luz Ciboure.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aéroport TERM2 Nice and then to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance814km (506 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Raphaël and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Saint-Raphaël to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 15h 10m. 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 €175 ($175).

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 797km (495 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681km (423 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Saint-Raphaël and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Raphaël and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Raphaël and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Toulouse Matabiau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Raphaël and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 30m, 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-Raphaël and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport TERM2 Nice. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

ZOU! Var, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Raphaël and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 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-Raphaël to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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-Raphaël and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 814km (506 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Raphaël and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Transport options from Saint-Raphaël to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€175($175)
every 3 hours797km (495 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane5h 35m
€200($200)
every 4 hours937km (582 miles)
Train
9h 30m
€155($155)
once daily926km (576 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 10m
€49($49)
once daily991km (616 miles)
Bus to San Sebastian / Donostia15h 20m
€51($51)
6 times a week962km (598 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€145($145)
on demand814km (506 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