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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dax to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dax to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $85, and a flight costs an average of $32.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$108 Average price | $214 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dax to Madrid:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dax to Madrid costing on average $108 (€86).
A train is $122 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dax to Madrid costing on average $214 (€171).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
Train takes on average 10h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Dax to Madrid
How to get from Dax to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dax to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB4509:30 PM1h10San Sebastián Airport10:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$761One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
IB4509:30 PM1h10San Sebastián Airport10:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$761One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB4509:30 PM1h10San Sebastián Airport10:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$761One-way0 transfers
Other options
95926 · 316110:05 PM11h40Dax, Gare Routière SNCF9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$851One-way1 transfer
IB4461:40 PM1h10San Sebastián Airport2:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1071One-way0 transfers
KL2022+
KL1509+
KL20263:05 PM8h20Biarritz Airport11:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3591One-way2 transfers
KL1410 · KL1509+
KL20263:05 PM8h20Biarritz Airport11:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3611One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dax to Madrid:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dax to Madrid costing on average $108 (€86).
A train is $122 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dax to Madrid costing on average $214 (€171).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
Train takes on average 10h 44m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dax and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dax, Gare Routière SNCF and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Biarritz Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Ryanair, Air France to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Madrid by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
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