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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Tarbes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Tarbes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a flight costs an average of $740.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$76 Average price Cheapest | $740 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Tarbes
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Tarbes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Tarbes:
A bus is $664 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Tarbes costing on average $740.
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 14m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 10h 44m versus 6h 33m 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 Madrid to Tarbes
How to get from Madrid to Tarbes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Tarbes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3187 · 87178:30 PM 12h45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 9:15 AM Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3187 · 8717
8:30 PM 12h45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 9:15 AM Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AF1601 · AF74964:25 PM 5h50 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:15 PM Pau Pyrenees Airport $533 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:50 PM 13h35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 10:25 AM Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont $80 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AF1301 · AF7494
12:35 PM 6h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 6:40 PM Pau Pyrenees Airport $324 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF1301 · AF7496
12:35 PM 9h40 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:15 PM Pau Pyrenees Airport $324 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF1001 · AF7494
10:00 AM 8h40 Madrid Barajas Airport 6:40 PM Pau Pyrenees Airport $533 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Tarbes:
A bus is $664 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Tarbes costing on average $740.
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 14m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Tarbes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Pau Pyrenees Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Tarbes, Lep Lautréamont.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Tarbes by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Air France to go to Tarbes by flight.
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