The average train between Madrid and Dax takes 12h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Dax. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Dax at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Irun and take an average of 12h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Dax. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Dax station via Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
Madrid to Dax train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Dax train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Dax station.
Book your Madrid to Dax train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Euskotren and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Dax is 426.5 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Dax via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 8h 29m.