The average train between Cologne and Dax takes 10h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 4 times a day between Cologne and Dax. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Dax at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 10h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Dax. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Dax station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
Cologne to Dax train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Dax train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Dax station.
Book your Cologne to Dax train tickets online with Eurostar, RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Dax is 1,003.3 km. The road distance is 1,217 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Dax via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 21m.