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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Tarbes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Tarbes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Bordeaux to Tarbes:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Tarbes costing on average $40 (€32).
A bus is $311 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Tarbes costing on average $343 (€274).
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
Flight takes on average 12h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Bordeaux to Tarbes
How to get from Bordeaux to Tarbes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Tarbes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
540498:25 PM3h45Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes12:10 AMTarbes, Lep Lautréamont$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
540498:25 PM3h45Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes12:10 AMTarbes, Lep Lautréamont$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
540498:25 PM3h45Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes12:10 AMTarbes, Lep Lautréamont$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
D52 (455103) · L52 (867102)+
8727423:35 PM5h06Bordeaux-Saint-Jean8:41 PMTarbes station$641One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 AM6h50Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate12:40 PMTarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen$581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM8h40Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate6:40 PMTarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen$661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM7h35Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate8:05 PMTarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen$681One-way1 transfer
AF7435+
AF74962:05 PM8h05Bordeaux Mérignac Airport10:10 PMPau Pyrenees Airport$4571One-way1 transfer
AF7435+
AF74902:05 PM19h40Bordeaux Mérignac Airport9:45 AMPau Pyrenees Airport$4591One-way1 transfer
AF7437+
AF74927:00 PM18h45Bordeaux Mérignac Airport1:45 PMPau Pyrenees Airport$6211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Tarbes:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Tarbes costing on average $40 (€32).
A bus is $311 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Tarbes costing on average $343 (€274).
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
Flight takes on average 12h 24m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Tarbes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Pau Pyrenees Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Tarbes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF to go to Tarbes by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Tarbes by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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