Essen to Dax Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Dax takes 12h 25m and the fastest train takes 10h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

12h 25m
Duration: 1,296 km
Distance: €279
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Daxtrain Tgv

9h 37m

€211–429

Essen to Dax train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Dax. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Dax at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:16 AM → 3:36 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 5:32 PM
11h • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 9:35 PM
11h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

5:16 AM → 5:32 PM
12h 16m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 9:35 PM
11h 3m • 3 changes
4:32 PM → 10:08 AM
Arrives next day
17h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:32 AM → 5:32 PM
11h • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 7:31 PM
10h 59m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 9:35 PM
11h 3m • 3 changes
4:32 PM → 10:08 AM
Arrives next day
17h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

4:09 AM → 3:36 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 5:32 PM
11h • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 9:35 PM
11h 3m • 3 changes
4:32 PM → 10:08 AM
Arrives next day
17h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

4:09 AM → 3:36 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 5:32 PM
11h • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 9:35 PM
11h 3m • 3 changes
4:32 PM → 10:08 AM
Arrives next day
17h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

5:16 AM → 3:36 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 5:32 PM
11h • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 9:35 PM
11h 3m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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