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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Dax
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Dax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 159 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 159, while a flight costs an average of zł 3,017.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 159 Average price Cheapest | zł 3,017 Average price | zł 435 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Dax, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Dax:
A bus is zł 2,858 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Dax costing on average zł 3,017.
Other travel options to Dax take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
Tickets start at around zł 159 compared to roughly zł 435 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 276. The journey takes 8h 59m versus 5h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Madrid to Dax by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Dax is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB4437:30 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:40 AM San Sebastián Airport zł 323 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IB4437:30 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:40 AM San Sebastián Airport zł 323 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB4437:30 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:40 AM San Sebastián Airport zł 323 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IB44511:50 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 1:00 PM San Sebastián Airport zł 544 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY1007 · VY10989:30 AM 4h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport zł 734 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB4497:40 PM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:50 PM San Sebastián Airport zł 826 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Dax:
A bus is zł 2,858 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Dax costing on average zł 3,017.
Other travel options to Dax take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Dax as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Biarritz Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Dax, Gare Routière SNCF.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Iberia, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Dax by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dax by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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