How to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes

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Compare train and bus for Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. 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 bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 103 miles (167 km)

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€18

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Cheapest

€27

Average price

3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

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30m

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3h 11m

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2h 41m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes

How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:25 AM3h50
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    10:15 AMTarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:25 AM3h50
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    10:15 AMTarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8544+SNCF | Intercités14150
    4:14 PM2h40
    Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    6:54 PMTarbes station
    381One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L51 (866416) · L53 (867024)+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187872740
    5:01 PM2h41
    Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    7:42 PMTarbes station
    351One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L51 (866416) · L53 (867024)+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187872740
    4:53 PM2h49
    Les Deux-Jumeaux
    7:42 PMTarbes station
    361One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187F51 (866516)+SNCF | Intercités14148
    2:02 PM2h52
    Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    4:54 PMTarbes station
    361One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus8694
    6:40 AM3h30
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    10:10 AMTarbes, Lep Lautréamont
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 PM3h45
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    6:30 PMTarbes, Lep Lautréamont
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 AM4h30
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    12:40 PMTarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen
    231One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes

Travel to Tarbes 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes.

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There are 2 options to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Tarbes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes is a bus with an average price of €18.

This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes costing on average €27.

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 28m.

The distance from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes is approximately 103 miles (167 km).
The average frequency per day from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Tarbes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure and arrive in Tarbes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Euskotren to go to Tarbes by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Tarbes by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Toulouse, Lourdes, Pau, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tarbes and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tarbes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Tarbes are typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and experience the surrounding Pyrenees region.

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