The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Dax
Cheapest price
$405
Average price
$405
Fastest journey
11 h 55 m
Average duration
11 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
850 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Dax is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Dax will cost around $405 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $405.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Dax without transferring at least 3 times.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Dax
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Dax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €78, and a train costs an average of €173.
Distance: 528 miles (850 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€214 Average price | €161 Average price | €78 Average price Cheapest |
13h 1m Average total duration 12h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 5m Average total duration 20h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich to Dax train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Dax 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:34 AM Zurich | 8h32 | 8:06 PM Dax | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Dax
Distance 528 miles (850 km) |
Average train duration 12h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $212 (€173) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 9h 53m |
First train 06:09 |
Last train 22:18 |
Train companies: Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Dax trainsSwiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Dax from $95 (€78). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Dax

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Dax
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 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
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