The average train between Cologne and Dax takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Dax. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Dax. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Dax at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Dax? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Dax. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf station and arriving at Dax station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Cologne to Dax train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Dax train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dax station.
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The distance between Cologne and Dax is 1003.3 km. The road distance is 1192 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Dax via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 14m.