Biarritz to St Jean

[Shauna]

Hi
We are looking at starting from St Jean on 3 July this year. I have been looking at flights from the UK and think we will fly Stansted to Biarritz. As the flight does not get in until just after 5 pm I thought we would use Bourrico Express but their site does not start until March. Does anyone know if I will be able to book at that time of year and fill a minibus? I want to book my flights now as they are very cheap. Is this the most cost effective way of getting from airport?
Thanks Shauna

 

[wayfarer]

Hi Shauna, book your tickets now while they are still cheap, you will still have four months to organise the minibus after they open in March. As you get in so late there is no guarantee you would make the 18.10 train from Bayonne.
Happy planning and Buen Camino.

 

[whariwharangi]

The most cost efficient way to get from Biarritz airport to SJPdP is as follows:

1325 Biarritz Airport to SJPdP

1326 This section describes how to get from Biarritz Airport to SJPdP.

Index 1325
1327 Biarritz Airport to Gare de Bayonne
1328 Gare de Bayonne to SJPdP
1329 SJPdP

1327 Biarritz Airport to Gare de Bayonne

Biarritz Airport (BIQ) is the closest airport to Saint Jean Pied de Port.

Biarritz Airport (BIQ)
http://en.biarritz.aeroport.fr/

Chronoplus bus #14 travels from Biarritz Airport to Gare de Bayonne. The bus stop is just outside the airport. The bus ride takes about 40 minutes.
http://www.chronoplus.eu/

Gare de Bayonne. See the picture so you recognize where to get off the bus.
http://www.gares-en-mouvement.com/fr/frxby/accueil/

Biarritz Airport Transfers provides private transfers from Biarritz Airport to SJPdP.
http://www.biarritzairporttransfers.com/Biarritz-to-Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.html

1328 Gare de Bayonne to SJPdP

a. SNCF TER train #62 travels from Gare de Bayonne to Cambo les Bains where passengers transfer to an SNCF operated bus (autocar) to SJPdP. You cannot reserve a seat. Sometimes a bus will run in place of the train with same schedule and stops.

SNCF TER Aquitaine
http://www.ter-sncf.com/Regions/Aquitaine/fr/Default.aspx

b. Transports64 offers bus service from Gare de Bayonne to SJPdP. Take bus 0811 (Tardets) to St Palais. Transfer to bus 0810 (Saint Etienne de Baigorry) The bus stops in at SNCF Gare SJPdP and SJPdP Uhart Ciz.

Transports64
http://www.transports64.fr/transports-64?lang=fr

1329. Saint Jean Pied de Port

Saint Jean Pied de Port
http://www.st-jean-pied-de-port.fr/default.aspx

 

[Shauna]

Thanks. Do you think it will be easy to find a taxi share through Bourricot that will be cost effective? Also how long would it take?

 

[mralisn]

Hi Shauna,

If you are not checking baggage on Ryan Air, you could have a good chance of making the 18:10 train. The bus picks up right outside of the very small Biarritz airport and is maybe 20 minute ride at about 1.20 euro. The bus goes directly to train. A couple of years ago, the ride was 11euro I believe. Oops, now I'm thinking you might have to go through customs as well which really doesn't take that long.

Something to consider for anyone else too who might not be so pressed for time and like to add some spark to travel. The train ride is beautiful in the evening light.

Keep a smile,
Simeon