Taxi Bordeaux → Dax
Your Bordeaux → Dax transfer at €290–€350. 150 km via the A63.
A taxi between Bordeaux and Dax costs between €290 and €350 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 150 kilometres and a journey time of from 90 to 120 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes A63, with ~€13 in tolls. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €455. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
150 km
Duration
1h30
Estimated price
€290–€350
Availability
24/7
Dax is France's most-visited spa town, with over 50,000 spa guests annually attracted by its natural hot springs (64°C at the source) and unique thermal mud, Dax Peloid, formed by Adour silt mixed with thermal waters. The town is also known for its spectacular ferias: the Dax Feria in August (5 days, 800,000 visitors), with cow running, bullfights in the arena and brass bands (bandas) filling the streets day and night. Dax is a human-scale town crossed by the Adour, with a lively historic centre around Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Splendid Hotel (magnificent Art Deco façade) and the Fontaine Chaude, an open-air thermal spring since Roman times. Taxis from Bordeaux are in high demand from spa guests (often elderly with bulky luggage and medical equipment), feria festival-goers, and professionals visiting the Dax business areas.
Route
Route Bordeaux → Dax
From Bordeaux, your driver takes the southern ring road then the A63 motorway towards Bayonne and Spain. The A63 crosses the immense Landes de Gascogne forest, Europe's largest artificial forest, planted in the 19th century over marshes and dunes. For tens of kilometres, the landscape is a corridor of maritime pines, with rare clearings and aiorials (traditional Landes dwellings). You pass the Langon, Labouheyre and Castets interchanges. The apparent monotony is deceptive: the resin scent in warm weather and light play through the pine canopy create a unique atmosphere. The Dax exit appears after about 1h20 of motorway, and a short expressway leads to the town centre and spas. Tolls amount to approximately €13. The journey takes 1h30 normally but can extend to 2h on August feria weekends when the A63 is saturated around Dax.
Main route: A63 — ~€13 in tolls
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Bordeaux → Dax
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Bordeaux → Dax route
For spa guests, Dax offers 15 thermal establishments: Borda, Bérot, Splendid, Les Thermes, etc. Standard treatment lasts 18 days (reimbursed by French Social Security with prescription). Our vehicles can carry your bulky luggage and care equipment. For the August ferias, book your taxi at least 2 weeks in advance — it is the most popular event in the Landes. Brass bands parade through streets from 11am and festivities last until dawn. Bullfights at the Dax arena (8,000 seats) attract the best Spanish and French matadors. The Fontaine Chaude (64°C water!) is in the town centre — you can soak your feet for free. Dax covered market (every morning) is renowned for Landes products: foie gras, confits, sand asparagus, Adour kiwis. In winter, Dax is an ideal base for surfing in Hossegor (45 min by taxi) and skiing in Gourette (1h30).
Tolls: ~€13 in tolls
Pricing
Taxi fare Bordeaux → Dax
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€290–€350
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€334–€402
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€319–€385
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Bordeaux to Dax?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The TGV Bordeaux — Dax costs €15-35 and takes 1h10 (direct). It is fast and frequent (6-7 trains/day), but Dax station is 15 min walk from the spa district. For spa guests with luggage and equipment, the last kilometre is challenging. FlixBus offers tickets from €7 but takes 2h30. By car, expect €18 in fuel and €13 in tolls. The TaxiNeo taxi at €290–€350 is particularly suited to spa guests and those with reduced mobility: home pick-up in Bordeaux, drop-off at the spa establishment entrance, luggage assistance. Door-to-door comfort is worth the investment for people who are often tired or convalescing.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€290–€350
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€455
Ideal for families and groups
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Bordeaux → Dax
On the Bordeaux — Dax route, can the taxi drop me at my spa establishment?
Yes, your driver drops you directly at your thermal establishment entrance (Borda, Splendid, Bérot, etc.) or hotel. We help with luggage unloading. The Bordeaux — Dax route covers about 150 km by road. Allow 90 minutes in light traffic and up to 120 minutes at peak hours.
On the Bordeaux — Dax route, is the taxi suitable for reduced mobility passengers?
Yes, our sedans are accessible to those with slightly reduced mobility. For wheelchairs, we offer an adapted Van service. Specify your needs when booking. Allow 90 minutes in light traffic and up to 120 minutes at peak hours. The price booked in advance ranges from €290 to €350, luggage included.
On the Bordeaux — Dax route, how far in advance should I book during the ferias?
During the August ferias, book at least 2 weeks ahead, ideally 1 month. Demand is extreme and local taxis are overwhelmed. The price booked in advance ranges from €290 to €350, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €455. The usual route takes A63.
Can the taxi take me surfing in Hossegor from Dax?
Yes, Hossegor is 45 km from Dax (40 min). We provide Dax — Hossegor transfers from €60. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €455. The usual route takes A63. Expect ~€13 in tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
On the Bordeaux — Dax route, is the Landes forest really that big?
Yes, it is Europe's largest artificial forest (1 million hectares). Your driver crosses it for 100 km between Bordeaux and Dax — impressive in its immensity. The usual route takes A63. Expect ~€13 in tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
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