What is the nearest train station?

Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (SVT), 10 minutes by car from the Lodge. A Natural Surf Lodge shuttle is available from this station for €30 return (pick-up from 5pm on Sundays, drop-off before 12pm on Saturdays).

What is the nearest airport?

Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) — 45 min by car. Most practical: car hire or taxi direct to the Lodge. Budget option: free Txik Txak bus (line 8) to Biarritz station, then regional train to Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (30 min). Bordeaux-Mérignac (BOD) is 1h15 by car.

Is the shuttle included for teen camp participants?

Yes for the 12-14, 14-16 and 16-18 age groups. For the 18-20 group: optional at €30 return.

Can I get there from abroad without a car?

Yes. From Northern Europe (UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany), the most practical option is a flight to Biarritz (BIQ) then car hire or taxi — or the free Txik Txak bus to Biarritz station and regional train to Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse. From within France, the train to Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse plus the Natural Surf Lodge shuttle works well.

How to Get to Natural Surf Lodge — Soustons, Seignosse or Hossegor, Landes

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Natural Surf Lodge surf camps are spread across three towns in the Landes (40), France: Soustons (280 Chemin de Bathurt), Seignosse (8 avenue de la Marquèze) and Hossegor (64 avenue des Abeilles).

You can get here from Paris by train (3h30 via Dax from Paris Montparnasse), by bus (Flixbus/BlaBlaBus from Paris or Bordeaux to Bayonne, then a regional TER train), by plane (Biarritz airport BIQ is 45 min by car, Bordeaux-Mérignac airport BOD is 1h15) or by carpooling (BlaBlaCar to Soustons, Seignosse or Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse).

A Natural Surf Lodge shuttle runs from Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse station. It is included for teen camps and costs €30 return for adults. Natural Surf School (our surf school) is based on Les Casernes beach in Seignosse (40510), 10 minutes’ drive from the Lodge.

Distances from major cities and airports

Starting point	Distance	Estimated time
Biarritz Airport (BIQ)	50 km	45 min by car
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD)	150 km	1h15 by car
Bordeaux St Jean station	145 km	1h15 en voiture
Bordeaux St Jean Belcier stop	145 km	1h35 by bus
Bayonne	40 km	35 min by car
Dax	30 km	25 min by car
Hossegor	12 km	15 min by car
Les Casernes beach, Seignosse	7 km	10 min by car

By train

The nearest station is Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (SVT), 10 minutes’ drive from the Lodge. A Natural Surf Lodge shuttle runs from this station. It is included for teen camps and costs €30 return for adults. Book it when you book your stay.

SNCF bookings: sncf-connect.com

From Paris

Paris Montparnasse → Dax (TGV, 3h30), then TER Dax → Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (20 min)
Paris Montparnasse → Bayonne (TGV, 4h), then TER Bayonne → Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (20 min)
Paris Montparnasse → Bordeaux (TGV, 2h30), then TER Bordeaux Saint-Jean → Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (1h45)
Paris Austerlitz → Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (night train, 9h30)

From Bordeaux

Bordeaux Saint-Jean → Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (TER, 1h45)

From Bayonne

Bayonne → Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (TER, 20 min)

From Dax

Dax → Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (TER, 20 min)

By bus (Flixbus / BlaBlaBus)

This is the budget option from Paris or Bordeaux. Buses arrive in Bayonne, where you connect to a TER train to Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse.

Bookings: flixbus.fr / blablabus.com

Departure	Route	Approx. journey time
Paris Orly (Flixbus)	→ Bayonne, then TER → SVT	~10h30
Paris Roissy CDG (Flixbus)	→ Bayonne, then TER → SVT	~12h
Paris Bercy (Blablabus)	→ Bayonne, then TER → SVT	~9h30
Bordeaux (coach station)	→ Bayonne, then TER → SVT	~3h20

By plane

Biarritz Airport (BIQ) — 45 min by car

Biarritz Pays Basque is the closest airport to Natural Surf Lodge, with regular flights from Paris (CDG, Orly), Amsterdam, London, Dublin and other European cities. From the airport, a rental car or taxi is the easiest way to reach the Lodge. The cheapest option is the free Txik Txak bus, line 8, to Biarritz station (8 min), then a TER train to Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (30 min).

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) — 1h15 by car

Bordeaux-Mérignac is the region’s second airport, with many domestic and international connections. From the airport, TBM shuttles run to Bordeaux Saint-Jean station, then take a TER train to Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (1h45).

By carpool

Carpooling is a cheap and convenient option, especially from Paris, Bordeaux or Bayonne. Look for rides to:

Soustons (for the Lodge and the Tipis)
Seignosse (for Villa Baïna and Duo Canopée)
Hossegor (for the Blue House)
Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse (station, then the Natural Surf Lodge shuttle)

Bookings: blablacar.fr

By car

From Paris (A10 + A63)

Paris → Bordeaux (A10/A63, ~580 km, 5h30) → Soustons exit on the A63 → D652 towards Soustons.

From Bordeaux

A63 towards Bayonne → Soustons exit (about 1h15).

From Bayonne

A63 towards Bordeaux → Soustons exit (about 35 min).

The Natural Surf Lodge station shuttle

Natural Surf Lodge runs a shuttle from Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse station for arrivals and departures. It is especially handy for teen surf camps, where it is included in the price. For adults, it is available as an option (€30 return).

Once you’re here, we strongly encourage carpooling between Lodgers and getting around by bike. It’s the most enjoyable and practical way to explore the area. Thanks to the many safe cycle paths, you can easily reach the beaches, lakes, shops and Hossegor town centre while taking in the scenery.

Find the surf school and our surf camps

Place	Adress	City
Lodge (hébergement historique)	280 chemin de Bathurt	40140 Soustons
Villa Baïna & Duo Canopée	8 avenue de la Marquèze	40510 Seignosse Océan
Blue House	64 avenue des Abeilles	40150 Soorts-Hossegor
Natural Surf School (plage)	Plage des Casernes	40510 Seignosse
Tipis (août uniquement)	Camping de Bathurt	40140 Soustons

Getting around during your stay

Second-hand electric bikes — available free of charge at the Lodge in Soustons (approximately 10 bikes, shared between guests) for rides through the Landes forest and to the beach (~20 min) — recommended
Freelandes bike hire — brand-new bike hire with 15% off (promo code naturalsurflodge)
9-seat electric minivan — covers transfers between the Lodge and Plage des Casernes when it rains
Electric vehicle charging — EV charging points at the Lodge (Soustons) and Villa Baïna (Seignosse)
Car — recommended for guests wanting to explore the coast and for families
⚠️ Important for Tipis guests: Bathurt campsite is 7 km from the ocean — a personal means of transport (car or bike hire) is strongly recommended.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport should I fly into to reach Natural Surf Lodge from abroad?

Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) is the closest airport to our surf camps in the Landes, in southwest France.

Direct flights to Biarritz are available from several cities in Europe and beyond, depending on the season. These include:

- United Kingdom: London (Gatwick and Stansted), Edinburgh

- Ireland: Dublin

- Belgium: Brussels (Charleroi)

- The Netherlands: Amsterdam

- Switzerland: Geneva, Zurich

- Germany: Munich, Frankfurt (seasonal routes may apply)

- Italy: Milan (Bergamo and Malpensa)

- Denmark: Copenhagen

- Sweden: Stockholm, Gothenburg

- Luxembourg: Luxembourg City

- Spain: Málaga

- Morocco: Marrakech

Flight routes, airports and schedules vary throughout the year, and some services operate only seasonally. Check the official Biarritz Airport website (https://biarritz.aeroport.fr/en/destinations/) for the latest destinations and available flights for your travel dates.

You can also fly into Bordeaux and continue your journey by train or car.

If you're arriving by train, we offer a free shuttle from Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse train station when booked in advance and within our designated arrival and departure times. For arrivals at Biarritz or Bordeaux airports, we can recommend a trusted taxi partner.

It depends on your accommodation. At the Lodge in Soustons: electric bikes, guest ridesharing and the electric minivan cover transfers to Plage des Casernes — no car needed for daily life. At Villa Baïna in Seignosse: beach and shops 5 minutes on foot. At Blue House in Hossegor: everything within walking distance. For Tipis guests: a car or bike hire is strongly recommended — the campsite is 7 km from the ocean.