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Compare train and bus for Pau to Tarbes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pau to Tarbes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of RM 25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of RM 25, while a train costs an average of RM 55.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
RM 55 Average price | RM 25 Average price Cheapest | RM 48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Pau to Tarbes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Tarbes:
A bus is RM 31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Tarbes costing on average RM 55.
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
Tickets start at around RM 55 compared to roughly RM 48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -RM 7. The journey takes 46m versus 42m 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 Pau to Tarbes
How to get from Pau to Tarbes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pau to Tarbes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
141506:09 PM 0h45 Pau station 6:54 PM Tarbes station RM 36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 14150
6:09 PM 0h45 Pau station 6:54 PM Tarbes station RM 36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 14140
8:10 AM 0h44 Pau station 8:54 AM Tarbes station RM 43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
857111:01 AM 0h50 Pau station 11:51 AM Tarbes station RM 37 1 One-way 0 transfers- 8575
6:35 PM 0h50 Pau station 7:25 PM Tarbes station RM 40 1 One-way 0 transfers - 8572
2:36 PM 0h52 Pau station 3:28 PM Tarbes station RM 43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Tarbes:
A bus is RM 31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Tarbes costing on average RM 55.
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pau and Tarbes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pau station and arrive in Tarbes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Pau, Lycée St John Perse and arrive in Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tarbes by bus.
- Travel with TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Tarbes by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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