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

The distance between Valence and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Valence 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance746km (463 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

There are several options for getting from Valence to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Valence and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is around 698km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Valence and Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Toulouse-Matabiau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Valence and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Valence and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 2h 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 Valence and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The distance is around 746km (463 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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

Transport options from Valence to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 25m
€175($175)
every 20 mins698km (434 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€140($140)
once daily813km (505 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
€46($46)
once daily838km (521 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€135($135)
on demand746km (463 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