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

The cheapest way to get from Dax to Caen is to train and bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dax to Caen is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Dax and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dax to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dax and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Dax to Caen. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Caen via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Dax to Caen?

The distance between Dax and Caen is 927 km. The road distance is 720.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dax to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €85 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Dax to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dax to Caen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dax to Caen train from?

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

Train or bus from Dax to Caen?

The best way to get from Dax to Caen is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €85 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Dax to Caen bus arrive?

Dax to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Dax to Caen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dax to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dax to Caen is 720 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Dax to Caen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dax to Caen?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dax to Caen by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Dax to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
6h 5m
€85–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dax to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
14h 10m
€41–115
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St JeanTer
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nantes761 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nantes to Caen712
12h 25m
€46–96
Drive 720.1 km
1. Drive from Dax to Caen720.1 km
7h 6m
€112–161
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Dax to Biarritz
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)BIQ - CFR
9h 29m
€181–574
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
3. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to CaenK39
8h 9m
€88–323
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dax to Biarritz
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BIQ - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 13m
€168–415
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dax to Biarritz
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BIQ - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 5m
€138–375
Train to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dax to Pau
2. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)PUF - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 14m
€483–896
Train to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dax to Pau
2. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)PUF - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 6m
€203–836

Dax to Caen by train and subway

67Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 927.1 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Dax, France and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Dax to Caen via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dax to Caen - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 10m.

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