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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Dax is to fly and bus and train which costs €110 - €310 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Dax is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs €120 - €430.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Dax?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Dax. However, there are services departing from Mainz-Kastel and arriving at Dax via Frankfurt, Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Mainz to Dax?

The distance between Mainz and Dax is 1093 km. The road distance is 1199.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Dax without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs €230 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Mainz to Dax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Dax train from?

Mainz to Dax train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Frankfurt station.

Where does the Mainz to Dax train arrive?

Mainz to Dax train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Offenburg station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Dax?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Dax is 1199 km. It takes approximately 12h 11m to drive from Mainz to Dax.

Where can I stay near Dax?

There are 472+ hotels available in Dax.

Mainz to Dax - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Dax by plane, train, train (TGV), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FRA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Daxtrain
6h 57m
€127–344
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain
9h 38m
€118–302
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Offenburgtrain
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Daxtrain Tgv
11h 41m
€230–486
Drive 1,199.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Daxcar 1,199.3 km
12h 11m
€183–264
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane FRA - BIQ
2. Take the train from Biarritz to Daxtrain
6h 43m
€124–422
Fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane FRA - PUF
2. Take the train from Pau to Daxtrain
9h 14m
€267–594
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Strasbourgbus
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Daxtrain Ter
13h 5m
€242–418

Mainz to Dax by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 41mAverage Duration

€230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,093 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Mainz-Kastel to Dax via Frankfurt, Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 41m.

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