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Cité de l'Océan
Interactive museum focused on the ocean, surfing, and marine science, with immersive exhibits popular with families and visitors.
Cheapest price
$199
Average price
$270
Fastest journey
7 h 26 m
Average duration
8 h 35 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
581 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Biarritz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Biarritz will cost around $270 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $199.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for Biarritz on Fri, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 581 km distance in an average of 8 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 26 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 9 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Biarritz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $199.
Distance: 361 miles (581 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$246 Average price | $142 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 35m Average total duration 14h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Biarritz:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Biarritz costing on average $142 (€116).
A bus is $187 (€153) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Biarritz costing on average $246 (€201).
Other travel options to Biarritz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
Bus takes on average 14h 5m.
Tickets start at around $246 (€201) compared to roughly $146 (€119) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-100.11 (€-82.02). The journey takes 8h 19m versus 7h 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.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Biarritz trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:42 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h37 | 4:19 PM Biarritz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:58 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h43 | 3:41 PM Biarritz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:53 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h26 | 5:19 PM Biarritz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Biarritz run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $199 (€163) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:42, the last at 14:54. The fastest train covers the 361 miles (581 km) distance in 6h 57m.
Distance 361 miles (581 km) |
Average train duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $199 (€163) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 57m |
First train 6:42 AM |
Last train 2:54 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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