Getting To Biarritz

Biarrtiz is an accessible city that can be reached by a variety of means and visitors can make their transport choices based on their point of origin, budget and the level of comfort and convenience they require. Air travel is the most popular means of reaching the city, although taking the ferry to Spain and driving is also a good method if you are trying to save money. Trains are both speedy and convenient and reasonably priced, with services running domestically and connecting with EU networks.

By car

By car, uncomplicated routes are available from Frances major cities. From Paris, take the A10 followed by the N10 and A63 (E05); from Lyon, take the A7, A9, A61, N117 and A64 (E15-E80); from Marseille, take the A54, A9, A61, N117 and A64 (E15-E80); and from Madrid, take the N1 and A1 (E70).

By rail

Biarritz train station is three kilometres from the town centre and provides rail connections to a wide selection of French cities and major European destinations. There are several high-speed trains a day from Paris (Montparnasse) and Lille as well as direct services to and from Madrid, Lisbon and Porto.

By bus

There are no international services direct to Biarritz; however, there are services to the city from other destinations in the Aquitaine region, provided by STAB (http://www.bus-stab.com/).

By air

Biarritz Anglet Bayonne International Airport is the main airport serving the town and other destinations in the Basque coast region. The airport is a busy facility, providing connections with major EU cities such as Geneva, London and Strasbourg. Shuttle buses serve the airport throughout the day, while taxis are on hand outside its single terminal building.

By ferry

There are no ferry services direct to Biarritz; however, services from Portsmouth in the south of England sail to Bilbao in Spain, from where you can drive to Biarritz in a reasonable period of time. The P&O ferry company are responsible for services along this route, sailings are regular and ships are capable of accommodating vehicles. For more information, visit the P&O website at: http://www.poferries.com.

Biarritz Airport

Located three kilometres from the city centre, Biarritz Anglet Bayonne International Airport is a busy facility, serving close to six million passengers per year. The airport has a single terminal which provides connections with major French, European and international cities. Facilities for passengers are somewhat limited, with a bureau de change and a single ATM on hand and no bank or post office.

For dining, youll find a single restaurant offering meals, snacks and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A single duty-free shop offers a variety of luxury goods. There are no business or conference facilities available; however, business facilities can be found in some of the hotels located close to the airport.

Biarritz air transportation

Shuttle buses run regularly throughout the day, connecting the airport with Biarritz and other destinations in the area. Meanwhile, taxis are available from outside the Arrivals area of the terminal building and provide metered service to destinations within the region. Taxi drivers here are not famous for their English skills, so carrying a phrase book and a map in order to communicate the whereabouts of your onward destination is advised.

If you decide to hire a car and make your own way from the airport, youll find the route into Biarritz town centre, simple and well signposted.