There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Dax by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonnebus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Daxtrain Ter / ...
4h 40m€9–70Bus, train via Donostia / San Sebastián
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
- Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain Ter / ...
4h 51m€28–75Drive 198.7 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Daxcar 198.7 km
2h 1m€31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Daxbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 45m€24–47Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain Ter / ...
6h 1m€21–65
Bilbao to Dax by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Dax is to bus and train which costs €9 - €70 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Dax is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Dax. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Dax via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Dax. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Dax via Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Bilbao and Dax is 206 km. The road distance is 198.7 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Dax without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 40m and costs €9 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bilbao to Dax, including transfers.
Bilbao to Dax bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Dax train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Dax is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €65 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Dax, France?
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Dax via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Dax via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 6h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bayonne to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Hendaye to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- Rail 1st Class
- €22–35
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bayonne to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €16–22
- 1st Class
- €35–45
Train from Hendaye to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €22–29
- 1st Class
- €40–55
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–13
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
- Online ticket
- €1–13
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Dax bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.
Bilbao to Dax train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Dax is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Bilbao to Dax.
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