The average train between Santander and Dax takes 13h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander 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 Santander and Dax. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Dax at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 13h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Dax. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Dax station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
Santander to Dax train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Dax train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Dax station.
The distance between Santander and Dax is 223.2 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Dax via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 9h 41m.