The average train between Basel and Dax takes 12h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Dax. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Dax. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Dax at 3:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Dax? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dax. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Dax station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Basel to Dax train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Dax train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dax station.
Book your Basel to Dax train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Dax is 794.9 km. The road distance is 1,262 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Dax via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 30m.