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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Tarbes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Tarbes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €71, while a flight costs an average of €410.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€143 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest | €410 Average price | €167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 49m Average total duration 11h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Tarbes
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Tarbes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Tarbes:
A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Tarbes costing on average €143.
A bus is €340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Tarbes costing on average €410.
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 49m.
Tickets start at around €143 compared to roughly €167 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €25. The journey takes 8h 6m versus 6h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Tarbes
How to get from Lyon to Tarbes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Tarbes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:00 AM 13h40 Lyon 4:40 PM Tarbes €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:00 AM 13h40 Lyon 4:40 PM Tarbes €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:05 PM 12h20 Lyon 8:25 AM Tarbes €54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:05 PM 12h20 Lyon 9:25 AM Tarbes €57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Tarbes:
A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Tarbes costing on average €143.
A bus is €340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Tarbes costing on average €410.
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 49m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Tarbes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Pau Pyrenees Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Tarbes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Tarbes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Tarbes by train.
- Travel with Air France, Amelia, Twin Jet to go to Tarbes by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
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