The average train between Zurich and Dax takes 16h 34m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Dax. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Dax at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 16h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Dax. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Dax station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
Zurich to Dax train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Dax train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Dax station.
Book your Zurich to Dax train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Dax is 850.5 km. The road distance is 1,298 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Dax via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 45m.