The cheapest and fastest trains from Dax to Basel
Cheapest price
$200
Average price
$240
Fastest journey
9 h 16 m
Average duration
12 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
795 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dax to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dax to Basel will cost around $240 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $200.
Of the 2 trains that leave Dax for Basel on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 795 km distance in an average of 12 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 16 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 16 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Dax to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dax to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €111.
Distance: 493 miles (795 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
€182 Average price | €146 Average price Cheapest |
7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dax to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Dax to Basel trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:35 PM Dax | 15h05 | 10:40 AM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dax to Basel
Distance 493 miles (795 km) |
Average train duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $135 (€111) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 9m |
First train 07:08 |
Last train 21:35 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Dax to Basel trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Dax and Basel from $43 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Dax to Basel

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dax to Basel
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Cuisine à Domicile
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Miradour
- Le Richelieu
- Hôtel de Jouvence
- Located in the main hall
- 60 places, covered
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Couralin Grand Dax
- Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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