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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pau to Dax among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 72 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£15 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Pau to Dax, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Dax:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Dax costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Dax take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 55m.
The journey is about 20m faster (55m by train vs 1h 15m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£15 vs £17). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Dax from Pau by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Pau to Dax is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dax are Bayonne, Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bordeaux and Pau. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dax on Omio.
Bayonne is a historic city in the French Basque Country with a lively old town and a strong regional identity. It is known for Sainte-Marie Cathedral, traditional chocolate-making and the culinary fame of jambon de Bayonne.
Biarritz is a stylish Basque coast resort known for surf beaches, elegant seafront buildings and Atlantic views. Its mix of ocean culture, smart promenades and lively food gives the city a refined yet relaxed character.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a Basque seaside town known for its sheltered bay, sandy beach and historic fishing port. Traditional houses, seafood and links to Louis XIV give it a relaxed character with a strong local identity.
Bordeaux is best known for its wine culture, elegant 18th-century streets and broad riverfront on the Garonne. It feels refined yet lived-in, with grand architecture, busy terraces and a strong food scene.
Pau is known for its Pyrenean views, the Château de Pau and an elegant Belle Époque character. With gardens, café terraces and strong Béarnais identity, it feels relaxed yet refined.
Travel to Dax easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Pau to Dax.
This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Dax:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Dax costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Dax take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pau and Dax as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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