How do you get to Biarritz?
Getting There8.9/10Easier to reach than about 90% of cities
- Main airport
- Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: france.fr, thebasqueway.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Biarritz's strategic location near the Spanish border means many compelling day trips cross international lines; check passport requirements when traveling to Spain.
- TGV high-speed trains to Bordeaux and Paris offer reliable connections to broader French and European networks.
- FlixBus and other budget coach services are comfortable and competitively priced alternatives to rail for longer regional journeys.
- Car rental from either Biarritz airport or Biarritz railway station provides flexibility for exploring the scenic Basque coast and inland villages at your own pace.
- For the Spanish side of the border (San Sebastián, Bilbao), both bus and train routes are viable; confirm return schedules in advance, especially for evening departures.
- The coastal Route de la Corniche (D912) between Hendaye and Saint-Jean-de-Luz is scenic and popular for day trips by car.
Day Trip Access
Bayonne
- Distance Time
- 15 minutes
- Notes
- Capital of French Basque Country, accessible by bus
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Distance Time
- Short bus ride
- Notes
- Charming coastal town
Espelette
- Distance Time
- ~30 minutes
- Notes
- Famous for paprika (Piment d'Espelette), distinctive half-timbered houses
Cambo-les-Bains
- Distance Time
- 30 km southeast
- Notes
- Villa Arnaga with historic gardens
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
- Distance Time
- 1 hour drive
- Notes
- One of France's most beautiful villages, last French station on Way of St. James pilgrim route
San Sebastián (Spain)
- Distance Time
- 45 minutes by car; accessible via bus (FlixBus, BlaBlaCar) or train via Hendaye
- Notes
- Major Basque city across Spanish border, renowned for gastronomy and beaches
Hondarribia (Spain)
- Distance Time
- Train to Hendaye, then small boat across border
- Notes
- Medieval walled town at mouth of Bidasoa river
Bilbao (Spain)
- Distance Time
- 1h30 southeast
- Notes
- Major cultural destination with Guggenheim Museum
Rioja Alta Wine Region (Spain)
- Distance Time
- 1h45
- Notes
- Laguardia and major bodegas within the appellation
Regional Rail
Hendaye
- Note
- Gateway station to Spain
Tgv High Speed
SNCF TGV
- Frequency
- Multiple departures throughout day, early morning to evening
- Destination
- Bordeaux
- Travel Time
- just under 2 hours
SNCF TGV
- Destination
- Paris
- Distance Km
- 670
- Travel Time
- Just over 4 hours
Bus Alternatives
FlixBus
- Travel Time
- ~3 hours
- Example Route
- Biarritz to Bordeaux
Pesa
- Note
- Direct services available
ALSA
- Note
- Direct services available
Airport
- Name
- Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- IATA Code
- BIQ
- Terminal Hours
- 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM daily
Facilities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Duty-free shopping
- Cafes with local Basque specialties
- Business aviation terminal
Key Airlines
- Air France
- EasyJet
- Ryanair
Arrival Times
- Domestic Flights
- 2 hours before departure
- International Flights
- 2.5 hours before departure
Ground Transport
- Note
- Ground transport options from airport to city centre not fully detailed in current sources; budget shuttle and car rental services are available. Recommend confirming current schedules and rates directly with airport or local transport providers.
Ferry Connections
- Status
- No significant ferry service found for Biarritz as a destination point
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