Biarritz Airport to Hossegor: Your Transfer Options
Hossegor has no airport of its own, and the closest one is Biarritz Pays Basque (BIQ). The official Hossegor tourism guide puts the distance at about 40 kilometers, roughly 45 minutes by car. By road, that is the whole trip. The only real question is how you cover those 40 kilometers with your luggage, your board bag and perhaps your children. This guide compares the public bus, the train and a pre-booked private car, and tells you what to check before you commit.
TL;DR
- Biarritz Airport to Hossegor is about 40 km, around 45 minutes by car in normal traffic.
- Public transport works, but it is built around Bayonne and Dax, not the airport terminal. Expect at least one change and a timetable that thins out on Sundays outside summer.
- A pre-booked private transfer is the only door-to-door option with a driver waiting for your flight, whatever the hour.
- Always check luggage, surfboards, child seats and the flight number before you book.
- We do not publish a fixed price for this exact route, so ask for a quote before you travel.
Table of Contents
- The route at a glance
- Option 1: The regional bus (line 517)
- Option 2: Train plus a final leg
- Option 3: Taxi, ride-hailing or a rental car
- Option 4: A pre-booked private transfer
- Comparing the options
- A perspective from us
- What to check before you book a transfer
- Getting around once you arrive
- Book your Biarritz to Hossegor transfer with us
- FAQ
- Sources
The route at a glance
Hossegor sits on the Landes coast, north of the Basque Country. Biarritz Airport is in Anglet, near Bayonne. From the airport you head north through the Bayonne area, then follow the coastal road up through Tarnos, Ondres, Labenne and Capbreton, which ends at Hossegor’s lake and beach district.
That 45-minute figure is a good-conditions number. In July and August, on Saturdays when holiday rentals change over, and on sunny weekends, the coastal roads around Capbreton slow down a lot. Plan for a longer trip if you land on a peak summer Saturday.
A few practical points shape every option below:
- Biarritz is a small airport. Arrivals are quick, but the number of daily flights is limited, so your landing time often falls at a quiet hour for local transport.
- The terminal opens early and closes in the evening. The airport’s own travel page lists terminal opening hours of 5:30 am to 10:30 pm every day. If your flight is delayed past that window, you will be arranging a late pickup anyway.
- Hossegor has no train station. Rail travelers arrive at Dax or Bayonne and continue by bus or car, according to the Hossegor tourism office.
Option 1: The regional bus (line 517)
The cheapest way to reach Hossegor without a car is the regional bus. Line 517 of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional coach network links Bayonne with Hossegor via Tarnos, Ondres, Labenne and Capbreton, and Trans-Landes describes the Hossegor to Bayonne leg as taking about one hour, traffic permitting.
What that means for you:
- The bus does not start at the airport. Its southern terminus is Bayonne, where it serves the train station area and Place des Basques. You first need to get from Biarritz Airport into Bayonne, which is a separate leg.
- Frequency is limited. On the Hossegor to Bayonne direction, Trans-Landes lists 6 departures Monday to Friday and 4 on Saturday outside public holidays, with the first weekday departure at 6:43 am and the last at 6:52 pm. Check the direction you need on the operator’s page, because the return timetable differs.
- Summer is different. The Hossegor tourism office says line 517 runs year-round Monday to Saturday and daily in summer, including Sundays and holidays.
The bus is a sensible choice if you travel light, land at a reasonable hour on a weekday, and have time to spare. It is a poor fit if you arrive in the evening, carry a surfboard, or travel with small children and a stroller.
A realistic door-to-door estimate: the airport to Bayonne leg, a wait for the next 517, then about an hour on the coach, then the walk or local shuttle to your accommodation. Budget well over two hours on a good day, and more if the timings do not line up.
Option 2: Train plus a final leg
Hossegor is reached by rail through Dax and Bayonne, both well served by the national network, as the local tourism office explains. The train is useful if you are coming from elsewhere in France, for example after a flight into another airport. From Biarritz Airport itself it adds steps rather than saving any.
The usual chain looks like this:
- Airport to Bayonne station (by local bus or car).
- Bayonne to your connection, or directly onto the regional bus.
- Last-mile transport to your lodging in Hossegor.
Each change carries a risk: a delayed flight, a missed bus, a station with no taxi waiting. If you have a tight connection, the train route is more a fallback than a plan.
Option 3: Taxi, ride-hailing or a rental car
Rental cars are the obvious alternative, and they suit people who want to explore the coast from Capbreton to Biarritz. The trade-offs are the ones you would expect: cost in high season, parking in Hossegor’s busy center, and a tired driver after a flight.
Taxis exist at Biarritz Airport, and ride-hailing apps work around the Bayonne-Anglet-Biarritz area. For a 40 km trip to a smaller coastal town, though, availability is the catch. At night, in the off-season, or when several flights land together, you may wait, and a driver going out of the urban area may not be quick to accept. Metered fares on a trip of this length also vary with the time of day and traffic, so you do not know the total until you arrive. If your budget matters, ask for a quote or fixed price in advance rather than relying on a meter.
Option 4: A pre-booked private transfer
A pre-booked transfer solves the problems the other options leave open. A driver is assigned to your booking, tracks your flight, and waits in the arrivals hall whatever time you land. There is no queue, no change in Bayonne, and you step out at your door in Hossegor.
This is the part where we come in, so here is how it works with us.
What we do on an airport pickup
- Flight tracking. We follow your flight, so a delay does not leave you without a driver.
- Meet and greet. Your driver meets you on arrival rather than leaving you to find a car park.
- Fixed pricing. The quote you agree is the price, with no hidden fees.
- Vehicles. Mercedes and BMW sedans for couples and solo travelers, and minivans for families and groups.
- Support. 24/7 support and multilingual assistance, with booking management in the app.
We do not publish a fixed price for the Biarritz to Hossegor route on our site. To avoid giving you a number we cannot stand behind, request a quote with your date, flight number and passenger count. For reference on how we price, our published Paris airport transfers start at 65 € from Charles de Gaulle and 45 € from Orly, but those are different distances and do not apply to the Landes coast.
Comparing the options
| Regional bus (517) via Bayonne | Train and bus | Rental car | Private transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starts at the terminal | No, needs a first leg to Bayonne | No | Yes, at the airport desk | Yes, driver in arrivals |
| Door-to-door in Hossegor | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cost certainty | Fixed fare | Fixed fares | Variable | Fixed quote in advance |
| Late or delayed arrival | Limited timetable | Limited timetable | Depends on desk hours | Driver tracks the flight |
| Surfboards and big bags | Awkward | Awkward | Depends on car | Confirm vehicle at booking |
| Best for | Light travelers with time | Rail connections | Exploring the coast | Families, groups, late arrivals |
A perspective from us
We see the same pattern on small-airport routes across France and Europe: the distance looks easy, and the transfer is where the trip goes wrong. The 40 km between Biarritz and Hossegor is not a problem in itself. The problem is the gap between the way flights land and the way local transport runs. A flight comes in at 9:40 pm, the last useful bus left hours ago, and the one taxi rank is empty because three planes landed together.
That is why we built our service around the arrival, not the drive. We track the flight, so we know when you really land. We meet you inside the terminal. We agree the price before you leave home. And we choose the vehicle for your group rather than your group fitting whatever shows up.
Our advice, if you are coming to Hossegor for a surf trip or a family holiday: use the bus if you land mid-morning on a weekday with one backpack. Book a private car if you land after dinner, arrive on a Saturday in summer, travel with children, or carry boards. The difference in cost is small compared with a missed connection at the end of a long travel day.
We have also written about similar transfers from this airport, such as boarding at Biarritz Airport and which transfer to San Sebastian, and about other regional airports in France, like the Bordeaux Airport to Arcachon transfer. The logic is the same on each: small town, limited public transport, arrival time decides the best option.
— Arthur
What to check before you book a transfer
This is the checklist we would use ourselves. It applies to any provider.
Flight number and delays
Give the flight number, not just the time. A booking tied to the flight can adjust when the plane is late. Ask how long the driver waits and whether there is any extra charge after a delay. With us, flight tracking is part of the service.
Luggage and surf gear
Hossegor is a surf destination, so boards are common. A board bag does not fit in most sedans. Tell the provider before booking, with the number of boards and their length, so a suitable vehicle is assigned. The same applies to golf bags, bikes and strollers.
Children and family needs
If you travel with young children, ask for child seats at the time of booking and say the ages. For groups, a minivan is easier than two cars. If you are a larger party, such as a wedding group or a team, group airport transfers by coach can be an option to look at for 16 or more seats.
Where the driver waits
Confirm the meeting point: arrivals hall, with a name sign, or the curb. Ask for the driver’s phone number before you land, and keep your phone able to receive a text on arrival.
The drop-off address
Hossegor has narrow streets near the lake and in the center, and some villas are on private roads. Send the exact address and the access instructions, so the driver does not stop at the wrong entrance. Holiday rentals often have a code or key-box, so keep that information handy for your arrival.
The price, in writing
Get the total, what it includes, and what the cancellation terms are. A fixed price should cover tolls, parking and waiting time. If it does not, ask what is extra.
Getting around once you arrive
Hossegor is compact, and much of the center, the lake and the beaches are close together. For the beaches, the local guide lists seasonal shuttles, and the tourism office notes that Yégo shuttles 1A and 1B run year-round Monday to Saturday and daily in summer, while the H and S shuttles serve the beaches. If you stay near the lake, you may not need a car at all, so a transfer on arrival and departure plus the local shuttle or bicycles can cover your trip.
Book your Biarritz to Hossegor transfer with us
If you want the simple version, a fixed quote, a driver tracking your flight and a vehicle sized for your group, we handle airport transfers across more than 120 cities in Europe, and our service is rated 4.5 stars from verified TripAdvisor reviews across more than 50,000 trips.
To get a quote for the Landes coast, send us your date, flight number, number of passengers and luggage through our website. You can also see how our fixed-price transfers work on our Europe destinations page, where you can choose the right vehicle for your group.
FAQ
How far is Biarritz Airport from Hossegor?
Hossegor is about 40 kilometers north of Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, which is around 45 minutes by car according to the local tourism office. Allow more time on summer weekends and during holiday changeover days.
Can I take a bus from Biarritz Airport to Hossegor?
Not directly. Line 517 connects Bayonne and Hossegor, and takes about an hour, so you must first get from the airport to Bayonne, then change. The Trans-Landes timetable page gives the departures by day, and the service is reduced outside summer.
Is there a train to Hossegor?
There is no station in Hossegor itself. Trains serve Dax and Bayonne, and you continue by bus or car from there, as the Hossegor tourism guide explains. It rarely saves time from Biarritz Airport.
What is the easiest way to get from Biarritz Airport to Hossegor with luggage or kids?
A pre-booked private transfer is the simplest, because the driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to your door with no changes. Tell the provider about boards, strollers and child seats when you book. Ask us for a quote, and we will match the vehicle to your group.