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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Dax takes 16h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 12m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.

16h 18m
Duration
1,297 km
Distance
€425
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Essen to Dax train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Essen and Dax. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:53 PM which arrives into Dax at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 16h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 34m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixTrain GmbHEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui21h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixTrain GmbHEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui21h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen 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.

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  • Distance: 1,296.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 18m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Dax, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dax via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 38m.

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