The average train between Dax and Bilbao takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Dax to Bilbao. 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 every 4 hours between Dax and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dax is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hendaye and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dax to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Dax station and arriving at Bilbao station via Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Dax to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dax station.
Dax to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Dax and Bilbao is 159 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Dax to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Hendaye, Hendaia, and Errekalde-Donostia in around 5h 13m.