Getting from Biarritz to St Jean at night

[Ali Mac]

Hi,
I have a Ryan Air flight arriving in Biarritz at 17:55, and I'm having a lot of trouble finding a way to St Jean Pied de Port without spending a fortune.
I've found it difficult to navigate the many different transportation websites and am just a stressed out college student trying to make sure she gets there safe.
Any suggestions?

 

[KinkyOne]

Hi,
I have a Ryan Air flight arriving in Biarritz at 17:55, and I'm having a lot of trouble finding a way to St Jean Pied de Port without spending a fortune.
I've found it difficult to navigate the many different transportation websites and am just a stressed out college student trying to make sure she gets there safe.
Any suggestions?

Hi!

Last train for St.Jean leaves Bayonne at 18:06 except on Sunday when the latest train leaves at 21:10. If your daughter will arrive to Biarritz on a weekday I suggest that she stays at http://hotel-montecarlo.allcommerces.com/ which is just across the street from Bayonne train station. Next day she can easily get to SJPdP, check at pilgrim office, get a place to sleep and do some sight-seeing.

B.

 

[whariwharangi]

The following are the only public transport options. If you arrive too late then your choice is limited to private hire taxi, taxi, or spend the night in Bayonne.

If I were you I would spend the night in Bayonne.

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 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

Express Bourricot - Private Hire Taxi and Luggage Transport
http://www.expressbourricot.com/

 

[Deleted member 3000]

On Fridays and Sundays there is a train at 2110. You will be too late other days to catch the last train.

 

[Ali Mac]

Hi!

Last train for St.Jean leaves Bayonne at 18:06 except on Sunday when the latest train leaves at 21:10. If your daughter will arrive to Biarritz on a weekday I suggest that she stays at http://hotel-montecarlo.allcommerces.com/ which is just across the street from Bayonne train station. Next day she can easily get to SJPdP, check at pilgrim office, get a place to sleep and do some sight-seeing.

B.

Thanks! Funny you said "your daughter" as I'm posting on this thread for myself! It's really unfortunate I won't be able to grab a train but not the end of the world.

 

[KinkyOne]

Thanks! Funny you said "your daughter" as I'm posting on this thread for myself! It's really unfrotunate I won't be able to grab a train but not the end of the world.

I'm sorry, I think I messed up with another post with similar question about one forum member's college daughter

 

[Al the optimist]

Just chill when you get there Ali. One day is neither here or nor there in a month of walking. Take it easy and start to enjoy from before your take-off. Doing so and being relaxed from the start will make the walking so much easier. Buen Camino

 

[cher99840]

One day is neither here or nor there in a month of walking.

And even less in the three month backpacking trip that was detailed on the GFM appeal.

 

[ortemio]

Have you tried : https://www.covoiturage.fr/ at least to Bayonnee,fr

In march it cost me 28 euros from Montpellier to Bayonnee and another 10 euros to Pamplona using them.

 

[Paul Bell]

Hi!

Last train for St.Jean leaves Bayonne at 18:06 except on Sunday when the latest train leaves at 21:10. If your daughter will arrive to Biarritz on a weekday I suggest that she stays at http://hotel-montecarlo.allcommerces.com/ which is just across the street from Bayonne train station. Next day she can easily get to SJPdP, check at pilgrim office, get a place to sleep and do some sight-seeing.

B.

Hi everyone, I'm in a similar position myself...arriving in Biarritz around 5pm this coming Saturday. I looked up some train times which seems to indicate there is a train from Bayonne to St Jean at 21.09? http://www.bonjourlafrance.com/trai...t_jean_pied_de_port_train_station_47_604.aspx would anyone be able to clarify this for me?

Much Appreciated

 

[whariwharangi]

Hi everyone, I'm in a similar position myself...arriving in Biarritz around 5pm this coming Saturday. I looked up some train times which seems to indicate there is a train from Bayonne to St Jean at 21.09? http://www.bonjourlafrance.com/trai...t_jean_pied_de_port_train_station_47_604.aspx would anyone be able to clarify this for me?

Much Appreciated

The service provider is SNCF TER Aquitaine. You are advised to use the schedule posted by the service provider.

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

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I looked up some train times which seems to indicate there is a train from Bayonne to St Jean at 21.09?

The last train is at 1806.

 

[Breda Delahunty]

Last year I arrived in Biarritz via Ryanair, similar situation. As I queued for passport check I looked our for similar pilgrims - easy to recognise us by the gear!!! ...and approached 2 Irish ladies and an American lady from same flight and asked them to share taxi to ST Jean. I cost either €40 or €50 between the 4 of us. Great value!! We ended up staying in same hostel and walking 1st few days together.

 

[Josie86]

Last year I arrived in Biarritz via Ryanair, similar situation. As I queued for passport check I looked our for similar pilgrims - easy to recognise us by the gear!!! ...and approached 2 Irish ladies and an American lady from same flight and asked them to share taxi to ST Jean. I cost either €40 or €50 between the 4 of us. Great value!! We ended up staying in same hostel and walking 1st few days together.

Brenda,

So taxis are readily and easily available straight from the airport? If I can find pilgrims to share the cost with I think this is what I'll do.

Also, do I really need to look everything up right now if I do decide to take the bus/taxi to Bayonne and then a train on to SJPP? My head is already spinning and I'm thinking that since I arrive at BIQ at 10:10am I should have several opportunities to get accomodation to get where i need to right?

 

[whariwharangi]

Taxis are available outside the terminal building.

Biarritz Airport Access
http://en.biarritz.aeroport.fr/location/biarritz-airport-access.html

 

[KinkyOne]

Brenda,

So taxis are readily and easily available straight from the airport? If I can find pilgrims to share the cost with I think this is what I'll do.

Also, do I really need to look everything up right now if I do decide to take the bus/taxi to Bayonne and then a train on to SJPP? My head is already spinning and I'm thinking that since I arrive at BIQ at 10:10am I should have several opportunities to get accomodation to get where i need to right?

Right

Ultreia!