There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Dax by bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to IrunAlsa
- Take the train from Hendaye to DaxTer / ...
5h 47m€31–57Train
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 51m€27–48Drive 298.5 km
- Drive from Santander to Dax298.5 km
3h 2m€47–68Fly, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)SDR - EAS
- Take the train from Hendaye to Dax
6h 9m€85–386Bus, train via Bilbao
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostia
- Take the train from Hendaye to DaxTer
6h 25m€32–63Bus
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
- Take the bus from Bilbao to DaxBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 35m
Santander to Dax by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Dax is to train which costs €27 - €50 and takes 9h 51m.
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. 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 51m.
The distance between Santander and Dax is 307 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 47m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 train which takes 9h 51m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 35m.
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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Dax via Bilbao in around 6h 35m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–420
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–360
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–420
Flights from Santander Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–360
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
- €21–28
- 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 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 912 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- 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
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
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
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- blablacar.co.uk
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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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