What is the best/easiest way to get to Bayonne (from US)?
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🏝️ Hobe Sound, FL⛱️
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If you can fly Air France from your home airport, take a flight to Biarritz (BIQ) and cab or bus to Bayonne.
Posted by
Connecticut
724 posts
I chose to fly into Paris and take the train from CDG. In my case it was significantly cheaper than flying directly to Bayonne.
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Virginia, USA
5907 posts
When I took this tour, I flew to Paris and spent a couple of days there before taking the train to Bayonne. This worked well for me and I enjoyed the time in Paris.
The closest airport to Bayonne is Biarritz, but I did not find good flight connection options getting there from Washington, D.C.
Posted by
Washington DC
28505 posts
If Biarritz doesn't work, the next-best options are probably Bilbao (closer, but with a bit more complex rail routing) and Bordeaux.
Posted by
OP
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Thank you, all.
Posted by
Walnut Creek, CA
649 posts
Last September, we flew to Paris, and then flew to Biarritz. You can take a taxi to Bayonne. But we spent a few days pre-tour in Saint-Jean-du-luz.
Here is my trip report for the Best of Basque tour, in case your interested:
Have fun! Pack a rain coat, just in case.
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We found that reading “ The Basque History of the World” by Mark Kurlansky before we visited the region to be extremely helpful in understanding their culture. Highly recommend it, very readable.