Biarritz to SJPP

[sarahjohn]

Hi, we’re (2 of us) flying into Biarritz on the morning (due in at 9.25am) of 6th August. Does anyone have advice on getting to St Jean Pied de Port or anyone else who would like to share transport please? TIA Sarah xx

 

[Bradypus]

The cheapest way would be to take a local bus from the airport to Bayonne rail station then either a train or a replacement bus from there. No need to book in advance. An SNCF bus leaves Bayonne station for SJPDP at 11:24 that day. Biarritz airport is very small and you should pass through it quickly.

 

[Orujo]

Express Bouricot do shared minibuses

 

[sarahjohn]

The cheapest way would be to take a local bus from the airport to Bayonne rail station then either a train or a replacement bus from there. No need to book in advance. An SNCF bus leaves Bayonne station for SJPDP at 11:24 that day. Biarritz airport is very small and you should pass through it quickly.

Thank you so much, that’s really helpful. I did think it looked as though we should go by bus to Bayonne and then train, but it’s good to have it confirmed! Sarah xx

 

[sarahjohn]

Express Bouricot do shared minibuses

Thank you for your suggestion, I will look into them, Sarah xx

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

There are a couple of alternatives from Bayonne.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/bayonne-%E2%80%93-pamplona-via-bazt%C3%A1n-or-frances.59003/

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Hi, we’re (2 of us) flying into Biarritz on the morning (due in at 9.25am) of 6th August. Does anyone have advice on getting to St Jean Pied de Port or anyone else who would like to share transport please? TIA Sarah xx

You could walk. See https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...d-from-bayonne-to-st-jean-pied-de-port.72740/ and other similar threads.


Or search Biarritz, there are heaps of threads, possibly hundreds.

 

[Bobolink]

The cheapest way would be to take a local bus from the airport to Bayonne rail station then either a train or a replacement bus from there. No need to book in advance. An SNCF bus leaves Bayonne station for SJPDP at 11:24 that day. Biarritz airport is very small and you should pass through it quickly.

That is exactly what I did. But first I went to the information desk at the airport and they directed me to where and when the bus left for Bayonne. Loved the train ride to St Jean Pied de Port. It was filled with Pilgrims heading to start their walk on the Camino de Santiago. A great start to my Pilgrimage to Santiago. Buen Camino.

 

[Cleigh]

Hi, we’re (2 of us) flying into Biarritz on the morning (due in at 9.25am) of 6th August. Does anyone have advice on getting to St Jean Pied de Port or anyone else who would like to share transport please? TIA Sarah xx

Try emailing express bouricott and they will pick you up at your arrival time and take you to SJPdP. The more people they pick up the less you pay. It worked perfectly!

 

[DBC]

Hi, we’re (2 of us) flying into Biarritz on the morning (due in at 9.25am) of 6th August. Does anyone have advice on getting to St Jean Pied de Port or anyone else who would like to share transport please? TIA Sarah xx

Hi, used Express Bouricott in early May 2022. Easy service, waited for us as our flight was delayed. If they have several passengers landing at about the same time the price drops quite a bit.

 

[NM99]

Thank you so much, that’s really helpful. I did think it looked as though we should go by bus to Bayonne and then train, but it’s good to have it confirmed! Sarah xx

I walked the Camino in May-June and did the same. Bus from Biarritz airport to Bayonne. Then train to SJPP. At the time (early May), there was an issue with the railway track and the train only went so far, but all passengers were then directed to an awaiting bus and we did the last leg by bus. Not sure if the train issue has since been resolved.
Buen Camino!

 

[sarahjohn]

Express Bouricot do shared minibuses

Thank you, that’s good to know. Sarah

 

[Eddiebee]

Hi, we’re (2 of us) flying into Biarritz on the morning (due in at 9.25am) of 6th August. Does anyone have advice on getting to St Jean Pied de Port or anyone else who would like to share transport please? TIA Sarah xx

Express Bouricott is the way to go. They meet you at the airport and provide a shared taxi. takes about an hour and there is no hassle.

 

[sarahjohn]

Express Bouricott is the way to go. They meet you at the airport and provide a shared taxi. takes about an hour and there is no hassle.

Hi, thanks for the advice, I'll have a look at them.

 

[BJ Santavy]

Express Bouricott is the way to go. They meet you at the airport and provide a shared taxi. takes about an hour and there is no hassle.

Do you need to book this in advance?

 

[Corned Beef]

Do you need to book this in advance?

Yes. Website and contact details here. You might get lucky and find them in the airport/rail car park waiting for other pilgrims and they might have a space, but best get a booking.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Yes. Website and contact details here. You might get lucky and find them in the airport/rail car park waiting for other pilgrims and they might have a space, but best get a booking.

Their license prevents them from picking up anyone who doesn't have a booking.