The average train between Madrid and Dax takes 12h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. 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 twice daily between Madrid and Dax. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Dax at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Irun and take an average of 12h 19m. 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 Chamartín station and arriving at Dax station via Irun station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
Madrid to Dax train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Dax train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dax station.
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The distance between Madrid and Dax is 426.5 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Dax via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 8h 15m.