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How to get fromDax to Bilbaoby train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dax to Bilbao by train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Train, bus via Bayonne

    best
    1. Take the train from Dax to Bayonnetrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus 1645 / ...
    3h 42m
    €21–34

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dax to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    3h 55m
    €14–23

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dax to Hendayetrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    5h 9m
    €22–39

  4. Drive  199.6 km

    1. Drive from Dax to Bilbaocar car 199.6 km
    2h
    €33–47

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dax to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 10m
    €22–36

Dax to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Dax, France and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Dax to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Dax to Bilbao Intermodal 3 times a day. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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