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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dax to Hendayetrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Santanderbus bus 7783
    5h 55m
    €37–56

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dax to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus ALSA - Bilb-Stder / ...
    5h 59m
    €25–42

  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
    3. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain train
    9h 47m
    €32–61

  4. Drive  298.2 km

    1. Drive from Dax to Santandercar car 298.2 km
    3h 4m
    €55–79

  5. Train, bus via Bilbao

    1. Take the train from Dax to Hendayetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    6h 5m
    €39–61

Dax to Santander by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Dax to Santander via Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dax to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Bilbao Intermodal in around 5h 59m.

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