How to get to Saint-Jean-de-Luz from Pau

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Compare coach and train for Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £25.

Distance: 105 km

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£25

Average Price

£10

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Cheapest

£30

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2h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 39m

Average total duration

2h 9m

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30m

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1h 24m

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(door-to-door)

SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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The cheapest way to travel from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a coach with an average price of £10.

This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz:

A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz costing on average £25.

The fastest way to travel from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Saint-Jean-de-Luz take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Pau and Saint-Jean-de-Luz including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz

How to get to Saint-Jean-de-Luz from Pau by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    20:502h30
    Pau, Lycée St John Perse
    23:20Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot
    £71One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    20:502h30
    Pau, Lycée St John Perse
    23:20Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot
    £71One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • SNCF | Intercités14155+SNCF | TGV INOUI8549
    18:541h39
    Pau station
    20:33Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    £201One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L53 (867017) · L51 (866463)
    19:211h48
    Pau station
    21:09Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    £141One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L53 (867011) · F51 (866539)
    17:051h48
    Pau station
    18:53Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    £141One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L53 (867007)
    9:191h49
    Pau station
    11:08Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:052h15
    Pau, Lycée St John Perse
    13:20Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot
    £91One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Travel to Saint-Jean-de-Luz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

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There are 2 options to travel between Pau and Saint-Jean-de-Luz including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a coach with an average price of £10.

This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz:

A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz costing on average £25.

The fastest way to travel from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Saint-Jean-de-Luz take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 39m.

The Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz distance is approximately 105 km.
The average frequency per day from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pau and Saint-Jean-de-Luz as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) and arrive in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot.
  • Trains mostly depart from Pau station and arrive in Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités.
Omio customers who travel from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Bilbao, Paris, Bordeaux, Biarritz. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Pau to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Saint-Jean-de-Luz, enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic town centre to discover its charming streets and Basque architecture. Take a boat trip to explore the scenic coastline and nearby coves. Visit the local market to experience regional specialties and fresh produce. Attend a Basque pelota game, a traditional sport unique to the region. Indulge in a seafood tasting tour, sampling the freshest catches from the Bay of Biscay. Notable sights include the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church, known for its ornate wooden altar and royal history, the Maison de l'Infante, a 17th-century residence, the picturesque Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the popular sandy Grande Plage, and Fort Socoa with its panoramic views of the bay.
To fully experience Saint-Jean-de-Luz, plan for a stay of three to four days. This allows time to explore the charming town centre, enjoy the beaches, and visit nearby attractions such as the Basque countryside.

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