There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Dax by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / DonostiaFlixBus 783
- Take the train from Hendaye to DaxTer / ...
5h 32m€31–56Train
cheapest- Take the train from Santander to Bilbao
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
- Take the train from Hendaye to DaxTer
9h€27–49Bus, train via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Take the train from Uribarri-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
- Take the train from Hendaye to DaxTer
8h 4m€29–56Drive 298.5 km
- Drive from Santander to Dax298.5 km
3h 2m€48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to DaxBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 35m€28–65
Santander to Dax by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Dax is to train which costs €27 - €50 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Dax is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Dax. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Dax via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Dax. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Dax via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Santander and Dax is 306 km. The road distance is 298.5 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Dax without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 32m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Santander to Dax, including transfers.
Santander to Dax bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
Santander to Dax train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Dax is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €28 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Dax, France?
You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Dax via Bilbao Intermodal in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Dax via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 9h.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Uribarri-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 912 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-am
- Schedules at
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-am/horarios
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Dax bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Santander to Dax train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Dax is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Santander to Dax.
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