The average train between Dax and Madrid takes 10h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Dax to Madrid. 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 3 times a day between Dax and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dax is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Madrid at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Hendaye and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dax to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Dax station and arriving at Madrid station via Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Dax to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dax station.
Dax to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Dax to Madrid train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Euskotren and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dax and Madrid is 426.5 km. The road distance is 658 km.
You can take a train from Dax to Madrid Chamartín via Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, and San Sebastian/Donostia in around 8h 56m.