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Compare bus, flight, and train for Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 41, while a flight costs an average of CHF 474.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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CHF 41 Average price Cheapest | CHF 474 Average price | CHF 202 Average price | CHF 84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz:
A bus is CHF 161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz costing on average CHF 202.
A bus is CHF 434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz costing on average CHF 474.
Other travel options to Saint-Jean-de-Luz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Bus takes on average 11h 1m.
Tickets start at around CHF 41 compared to roughly CHF 84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 43. The journey takes 10h 31m versus 6h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
How to get from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3128 · 871711:45 PM 12h10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:55 AM Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot CHF 33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
3128 · 871711:45 PM 12h10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:55 AM Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot CHF 33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY11004:20 PM 1h15 Barcelona El Prat Airport 5:35 PM San Sebastián Airport CHF 90 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
50026 · 86157:45 AM 10h50 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 6:35 PM Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot CHF 42 1 One-way 1 transfer
3614 · 86178:45 AM 12h50 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 9:35 PM Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot CHF 42 1 One-way 1 transfer
50026 · 86177:45 AM 13h50 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 9:35 PM Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot CHF 42 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB50554:20 PM 1h15 Barcelona El Prat Airport 5:35 PM San Sebastián Airport CHF 197 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY109812:20 PM 1h15 Barcelona El Prat Airport 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport CHF 200 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB505312:20 PM 1h15 Barcelona El Prat Airport 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport CHF 331 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz:
A bus is CHF 161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz costing on average CHF 202.
A bus is CHF 434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Saint-Jean-de-Luz costing on average CHF 474.
Other travel options to Saint-Jean-de-Luz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Bus takes on average 11h 1m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Saint-Jean-de-Luz as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Boulevard du Commandant Passicot.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Biarritz Airport.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités to go to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by train.
- Travel with Air France, Air Europa, KLM, Lufthansa, Vueling, Swiss, Air Baltic, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Saint-Jean-de-Luz by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling.
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