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How to get fromSantander to Daxby bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Dax by bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irunbus bus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain train Ter / ...
    5h 52m
    €35–58

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Daxbus bus N7703
    6h 30m
    €26–41

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain train
    2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain train Ter
    9h 50m
    €31–61

  4. Drive  298.5 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Daxcar car 298.5 km
    3h 3m
    €56–81

  5. Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Daxbus bus
    6h 57m
    €29–45

Santander to Dax by bus and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Dax, France?

You can take a train from Santander to Dax via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Dax via Bilbao Intermodal in around 6h 30m.

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