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Compare train and bus for Poitiers to Tarbes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Tarbes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Poitiers to Tarbes
Compare the available ways to get from Poitiers to Tarbes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Tarbes:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Tarbes costing on average $105 (€88).
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€88) compared to roughly $157 (€131) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€44). The journey takes 4h 52m versus 4h 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.
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How to get from Poitiers to Tarbes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poitiers to Tarbes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:40 AM 6h25 Poitiers 5:05 PM Tarbes $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:40 AM 6h25 Poitiers 5:05 PM Tarbes $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:40 AM 6h25 Poitiers 5:05 PM Tarbes $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Tarbes:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Tarbes costing on average $105 (€88).
Other travel options to Tarbes take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poitiers and Tarbes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poitiers and arrive in Tarbes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) and arrive in Tarbes, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin / Av. d'Altenkirchen.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Tarbes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Tarbes by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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