The cheapest and fastest trains from Strasbourg to Tarbes
Cheapest price
$160
Average price
$200
Fastest journey
8 h 37 m
Average duration
11 h 43 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
839 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Tarbes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Tarbes will cost around $200 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
Of the 3 trains that leave Strasbourg for Tarbes on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 839 km distance in an average of 11 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 37 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 14 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:50 PM8h37Strasbourg10:27 PMTarbes$1601One-way0 transfers
4:57 PM14h21Strasbourg7:18 AMTarbes$1701One-way0 transfers
7:04 AM12h12Strasbourg7:16 PMTarbes$2701One-way0 transfers
1:50 PM8h37Strasbourg10:27 PMTarbes$1601One-way0 transfers
7:04 AM12h12Strasbourg7:16 PMTarbes$2701One-way0 transfers
4:57 PM14h21Strasbourg7:18 AMTarbes$1701One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Strasbourg to Tarbes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Tarbes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $199.
Distance: 521 miles (839 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$221 Average price | $491 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 14m Average total duration Fastest 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 14m Average total duration 19h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 56m Average total duration 22h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Tarbes:
A bus is $118 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Tarbes costing on average $221 (€181).
A bus is $387 (€317) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Tarbes costing on average $491 (€402).
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Flight takes on average 19h 14m.
Bus takes on average 22h 26m.
You'll arrive about 3h 30m sooner (7h 44m by train vs 11h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $221 (€181) compared to roughly $202 (€166) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Strasbourg to Tarbes train times
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg to Tarbes trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8590+ 9590 | On time 1:01 PM Strasbourg station | 8h21 | 9:22 PM Tarbes station | 1 transfer | |
2430 · 12267+ L52 (867238) | 2:27 PM Strasbourg station | 8h17 | 10:44 PM Tarbes station | 2 transfers | |
2430 · 8593 | 2:27 PM Strasbourg station | 8h56 | 11:23 PM Tarbes station | 1 transfer | |
9560+ 3731 | 6:57 PM Strasbourg station | 14h18 | 9:15 AM Tarbes station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 7:04 AM Strasbourg | 12h12 | 7:16 PM Tarbes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Strasbourg to Tarbes
Trains from Strasbourg to Tarbes run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $160 (€131) but you can travel from only $67 (€55) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 521 miles (839 km) distance in 8h 36m.
Distance 521 miles (839 km) |
Average train duration 7h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $160 (€131) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 8h 36m |
First train 5:13 AM |
Last train 8:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Strasbourg to Tarbes trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Strasbourg and Tarbes from $67 (€55). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Strasbourg to Tarbes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strasbourg to Tarbes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tarbes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Strasbourg to Tarbes
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue de la Gare
- Restaurant Le Kuhn
- Brasserie Flo
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €0.80
- Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare
- Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare
- Le Grand Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- VéloParc Gare: 760 places, covered VéloParc Sainte-Aurélie: 680 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Germany, Switzerland, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tramway connections
- Tramway: Line A, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- TER: Regional trains
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Avenue de la Marne
- Le Patati
- L'Aragon
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.50
- Le Rex Hotel
- ibis Tarbes Odos
- Hôtel Foch
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and TER trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional TER services
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