There are 5 ways to get from Dax to Santander by train, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), or car
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Train, bus via Bayonne
best- Take the train from Dax to Bayonnetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Bilbaobus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
5h 50m€29–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dax to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Bilb-Stder / ...
6h 3m€22–37Train
- Take the train from Dax to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
- Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
9h 44m€30–61Drive 298.3 km
- Drive from Dax to Santandercar 298.3 km
3h 4m€49–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Dax to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Ter
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
6h 18m€30–49
Dax to Santander by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dax to Santander is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dax to Santander is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dax to Santander. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Dax to Santander. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Santander via Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Dax and Santander is 300 km. The road distance is 298.3 km.
The best way to get from Dax to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Bayonne which takes 5h 50m and costs €28 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Dax to Santander, including transfers.
Dax to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dax station.
Dax to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dax station.
The best way to get from Dax to Santander is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs €29 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Dax, France and Santander, Spain?
You can take a train from Dax to Santander via Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dax to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Bilbao Intermodal in around 6h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dax to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dax to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dax to St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dax to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Dax to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dax to Santander is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Dax to Santander.
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