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

The cheapest way to get from Dax to Essen is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dax to Essen is to train and fly which takes 7h 34m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Dax and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dax to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Essen central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

Is there a direct train between Dax and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Dax to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Essen Hbf via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Dax to Essen?

The distance between Dax and Essen is 1300 km. The road distance is 1232.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dax to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €320 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Dax to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dax to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dax to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Dax to Essen?

The best way to get from Dax to Essen is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €320 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 19h.

Where does the Dax to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dax to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dax to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dax to Essen is 1233 km. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Dax to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dax to Essen by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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
best
1. Take the train from Dax to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
9h 16m
€323–545
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dax to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
19h
€93–152
Drive 1,232.9 km
1. Drive from Dax to Essencar 1,232.9 km
11h 55m
€197–284
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dax to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIQ - DUS
7h 34m
€135–364
Train via Essen Hbf
1. Take the train from Dax to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
9h 19m
€323–545
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux-St-Jean to Lorraine TGVtrain 84
3. Take the bus from Louvigny to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routièrebus L95
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Leverkusenbus
5. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
15h 22m
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dax to Facture Biganostrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BOD - DUS
8h 16m
€125–320
Train to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dax to Pautrain
2. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PUF - DUS
9h 11m
€341–844
Train, bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Dax to Hendayetrain
2. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
3. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
8h 46m
€103–295
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Dax to Facture Biganostrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BOD - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
8h 47m
€147–398

Dax to Essen by train, foot, and subway

14Weekly Services

9h 16mAverage Duration

€323Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,299.8 km
Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Dax, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Dax to Essen Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dax to Essen central train station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 19h.

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