There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Dax by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Daxtrain Ter / ...
3h 48m€24–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Daxbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 5m€18–35Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain Ter / ...
5h 30m€21–42Drive 199.7 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Daxcar 199.7 km
2h 1m€32–46
Bilbao to Dax by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Dax is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Dax is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Dax. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Dax. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Dax via Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Bilbao and Dax is 208 km. The road distance is 199.7 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Dax without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 48m and costs €23 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Bilbao to Dax, including transfers.
Bilbao to Dax bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Dax train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Dax is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Dax, France?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Dax via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Dax twice daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Dax bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Dax station.
Bilbao to Dax train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Dax is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Bilbao to Dax.
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