What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Dax?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dax is to bus which costs €70 - €190 and takes 17h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Dax?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Dax is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Dax?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Dax. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Dax via Bern and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Dax?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dax. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Dax via Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Basel to Dax?

The distance between Basel and Dax is 1209 km. The road distance is 963.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Dax without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Dax without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 21m and costs €90 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Dax?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Basel to Dax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dax bus from?

Basel to Dax bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dax train from?

Basel to Dax train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Dax?

The best way to get from Basel to Dax is to train via Paris which takes 8h 21m and costs €90 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €190 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Dax bus arrive?

Basel to Dax bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Basel to Dax train arrive?

Basel to Dax train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Dax?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Dax is 963 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Basel to Dax.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Dax?

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Where can I stay near Dax?

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Basel to Dax - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Dax by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to DaxTgv
8h 21m
€91–357
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Dax
6h 32m
€65–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bern122
2. Take the bus from Bern to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Dax
17h 40m
€73–189
Drive 963.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dax963.2 km
10h 13m
€165–239
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to DaxTer
11h 9m
€163–393
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lausanne122
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Bordeaux
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to DaxTer
17h 54m
€91–228
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Dax
6h 59m
€100–250
Fly Basel to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)BSL - PUF
2. Take the train from Pau to Dax
9h 33m
€137–741
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE)SXB - LDE
3. Take the train from Lourdes to Dax
7h 46m
€98–348

Basel to Dax by train and subway

1Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,208.6 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Dax, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Dax via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Dax via Bern and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 17h 40m.

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