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

The cheapest way to get from Dax to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dax to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Dax and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Dax to Basel. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Basel SBB via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dax and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Dax to Basel. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Basel Sbb via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Dax to Basel?

The distance between Dax and Basel is 1270 km. The road distance is 963.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dax to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 4m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Dax to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dax to Basel bus from?

Dax to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dax station.

Where do I catch the Dax to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Dax to Basel?

The best way to get from Dax to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 8h 4m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Dax to Basel bus arrive?

Dax to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the Dax to Basel train arrive?

Dax to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Dax to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Dax to Basel is 964 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Dax to Basel.

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

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Dax to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dax to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Dax to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
8h 4m
CHF 143–422
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)BOD - BSL
5h 55m
CHF 54–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dax to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bern
3. Take the bus from Bern to Basel SBB122
17h 30m
CHF 68–116
Drive 963.9 km
1. Drive from Dax to Basel963.9 km
10h 11m
CHF 158–228
Train
1. Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
9h 47m
CHF 157–318
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St JeanTer
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lausanne
3. Take the bus from Lausanne to Basel SBB122
18h 31m
CHF 75–181
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BOD - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 24m
CHF 120–310
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)BOD - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
7h 1m
CHF 97–283
Train to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Dax to Pau
2. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Basel (BSL)PUF - BSL
12h 10m
CHF 245–685
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Dax to Pau
2. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Basel (BSL)TLS - BSL
8h 37m
CHF 74–286

Dax to Basel by train, foot, and subway

58Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,269.6 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Dax to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dax to Basel SBB via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Bern in around 17h 30m.

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