There are 5 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 via Bayonne
best- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus FlixBus 1645 / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to Daxtrain Ter / ...
3h 12m€21–34Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Daxbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 5m€14–23Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain Ter / ...
5h 18m€21–38Drive 199.7 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Daxcar 199.7 km
2h 1m€33–47Bus, train
- 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 34m€21–37
Bilbao to Dax by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Dax is to bus which costs €14 - €23 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 once 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 18m.
The distance between Bilbao and Dax is 203 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 via Bayonne which takes 3h 12m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 12m 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 18m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €23 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 18m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Dax once daily. Tickets cost €14–23 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 Bayonne to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bayonne to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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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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