Town in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Getting around Biarritz
How to get around Biarritz
The centre and beaches are walkable. Chronoplus buses link Biarritz, Anglet and Bayonne; trains run along the coast to Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye.
Ways to get around Biarritz
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Chronoplus buses | About €1.50 single | Lines to Anglet, Bayonne and the airport; limited evening service |
| TER trains | About €2–8 to Bayonne, Saint-Jean-de-Luz | Biarritz La Négresse station sits 3 km from the center |
| Cross-border bus to San Sebastián | About €5–10 | ATCRB and Flixbus; 1 h from Saint-Jean-de-Luz |
| Bike hire | About €10–20 a day | Coastal cycle path to Anglet, Bayonne |
Ride-hailing apps in Biarritz
A 5 km ride costs about €12–20 ($14–23).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Few cars; taxis are more reliable |
- Taxis wait at the station and airport; book by phone for early or late rides, especially in the off-season.
Arriving in Biarritz
Biarritz Pays Basque (BIQ)
Chronoplus line 14 to center about €1.50, 20–30 min; taxi or Uber to center about €15–25, 10 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are valid for visits; carry an IDP or official French translation if yours isn't in French.
- Onward travel in France: TGVs link Paris with most cities in 1–4 hours; book early or use low-cost OUIGO trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar are cheaper; rural areas need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Biarritz?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Biarritz?
The centre and beaches are walkable. Chronoplus buses link Biarritz, Anglet and Bayonne; trains run along the coast to Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye.
How do I get from the airport to Biarritz?
Chronoplus line 14 to center about €1.50, 20–30 min; taxi or Uber to center about €15–25, 10 min.
Is Biarritz walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- SNCF Connect
- OUIGO
- FlixBus France
- Biarritz Tourisme
- Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Hôpital de la Côte Basque
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