There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Ter / ...
5h 20m€68–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Biarritzbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
5h 51m€34–54Drive 387 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luzcar 387 km
3h 41m€61–87Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LRH - BIQ
5h 38m€143–347Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane NTE - BIQ
8h 4m€133–354
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Jai Alai via Aéroport de Biarritz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Jean De Luz Ciboure via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is 414 km. The road distance is 387 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to St Jean De Luz Ciboure via Bordeaux St Jean in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Biarritz 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–480
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–500
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €140–300
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–470
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–480
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–270
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Biarritz station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is 387 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
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