There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Dax by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Alsa / ...
- Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain Ter / ...
5h 52m€32–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Daxbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 35m€23–45Bus, train via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the train from Matiko-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain Ter
8h 2m€31–62Drive 298.5 km
- Drive from Santander to Daxcar 298.5 km
3h 2m€47–68Fly, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane SDR - EAS
- Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain
6h 2m€99–561Bus, train via Bilbao #2
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Daxtrain Ter
6h 30m€26–52Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain Ter
9h 12m€30–65
Santander to Dax by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Dax is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 6h 35m.
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 12m.
The distance between Santander and Dax is 308 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 52m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Dax is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €70 and takes 9h 12m.
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 12m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–550
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
- €14–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- 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
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bayonne to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Matiko-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- 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 Viajeros, 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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