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 prices starting from zł60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł60, and a train costs an average of zł66.

Distance: 103 miles (167 km)

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zł67

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zł103

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zł251

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 36m

Average total duration

3h 6m

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3h 14m

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2h 44m

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1h 55m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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SNCF | Intercités

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The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes is a bus with an average price of zł67.

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

A bus is zł35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes costing on average zł103.

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes is by train with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Tarbes including taking a train and bus.

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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

bus

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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus8694
    6:40 AM3h30
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    10:10 AMTarbes, Lep Lautréamont
    691One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus8694
    6:40 AM3h30
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    10:10 AMTarbes, Lep Lautréamont
    691One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L51 (866416) · L53 (867024)+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187872740
    5:01 PM2h40
    Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    7:41 PMTarbes station
    1581One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités14148+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187F51 (866516)
    2:03 PM2h51
    Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    4:54 PMTarbes station
    1071One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187F51 (866516)+SNCF | Intercités14148
    1:55 PM2h59
    Les Deux-Jumeaux
    4:54 PMTarbes station
    1191One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187F51 (866516)+SNCF | Intercités14148
    1:50 PM3h04
    Hendaye station
    4:54 PMTarbes station
    1221One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 PM3h45
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    6:30 PMTarbes, Lep Lautréamont
    731One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:25 AM3h50
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    10:15 AMTarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen
    731One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus8718
    4:25 PM3h35
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    8:00 PMTarbes, Lep Lautréamont
    781One-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 zł67.

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

A bus is zł35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes costing on average zł103.

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes is by train with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 6m.

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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Tarbes by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Euskotren to go to Tarbes by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
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.

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