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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 ₫655,412 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. 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 ₫655,412, while a train costs an average of ₫1,047,271.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
₫655,412 Average price Cheapest | ₫1,047,271 Average price | ₫1,594,025 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes
Compare the available ways to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes:
A bus is ₫391,860 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes costing on average ₫1,047,271.
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Tickets start at around ₫655,412 compared to roughly ₫1,594,025 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about ₫938,614. The journey takes 3h 37m versus 1h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
5:40 AM 3h30 Donostia-San Sebastian 9:10 AM Tarbes ₫394,172 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:40 AM 3h30 Donostia-San Sebastian 9:10 AM Tarbes ₫394,172 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:35 PM 3h25 Donostia-San Sebastian 7:00 PM Tarbes ₫433,185 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:40 AM 3h30 Donostia-San Sebastian 8:10 AM Tarbes ₫412,956 1 One-way 0 transfers4:50 PM 4h00 Donostia-San Sebastian 8:50 PM Tarbes ₫531,149 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes:
A bus is ₫391,860 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Tarbes costing on average ₫1,047,271.
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Tarbes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Tarbes by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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