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Musée Basque et de l'histoire de Bayonne
The leading museum for Basque culture in France, covering regional history, traditions, language, and daily life in a large riverside historic building.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dax to Bayonne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dax to Bayonne will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 5 trains that leave Dax for Bayonne on Fri, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 45 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dax to Bayonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$12 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dax to Bayonne:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dax to Bayonne costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Bayonne take longer:
Bus takes on average 52m.
The table below shows live departures for Dax to Bayonne trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F51 (866517) | 7:02 AM Gare de Dax | 0h44 | 7:46 AM Bayonne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
L51 (866409) | 7:47 AM Gare de Dax | 0h44 | 8:31 AM Bayonne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
F51 (866521) | 8:09 AM Gare de Dax | 0h44 | 8:53 AM Bayonne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
F51 (866523) | 8:44 AM Gare de Dax | 0h44 | 9:28 AM Bayonne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
L51 (866413) | 9:50 AM Gare de Dax | 0h32 | 10:22 AM Bayonne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8531 | 10:35 AM Gare de Dax | 0h30 | 11:05 AM Bayonne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
F51 (866525) | 10:44 AM Gare de Dax | 0h44 | 11:28 AM Bayonne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
D51 (866453) | 11:41 AM Gare de Dax | 0h31 | 12:12 PM Bayonne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
F51 (866529) | 12:44 PM Gare de Dax | 0h45 | 1:29 PM Bayonne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8537 | 1:35 PM Gare de Dax | 0h30 | 2:05 PM Bayonne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8572+ 14143 | 1:40 PM Gare de Dax | 1h36 | 3:16 PM Bayonne station | 1 transfer | |
D51 (866425) | 2:49 PM Gare de Dax | 0h31 | 3:20 PM Bayonne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Dax to Bayonne run on average 12 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 29m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
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